Forklift Operator Warehouse 1st Shift

About the role

Ryder is hiring Stand-Up Forklift Operators in Columbia, South Carolina. This position offers weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career path that prioritizes safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions such as loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting
• Auditing, staging of products, and loading/unloading of trucks
• Handling day-to-day paperwork in a warehouse environment (e.g., picking sheets, returns, bills of lading)
• Providing technical and maintenance support for automated packing systems during core production hours
• Performing other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year or more related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience
• Valid Forklift Operator's License certified
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to work within a diverse work environment
• Punctuality and good attendance record
• Ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs and stand for long periods

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• One (1) year or more related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred
• Valid Forklift Operator's License certified
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to work within a diverse work environment
• Punctuality and good attendance record
• Ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs and stand for long periods

Skills

• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

Benefits

• Paid training and support
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
• High valued stock at 15%
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and much more
• Safety gear provided
• Caregiving leadership prioritizing safety

Pay

Hourly Pay: $19.66 per hour
Additional Pay: $4.00 per hour extra, when working a weekend day

Schedule

First Shift: 6:00am to 6:00pm.
2 days on, 2 days off, and 3 days on. 36 hours one week and 48 the next, in continuous cycle - every other weekend will be a 3 day weekend off.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401K offers a company match
• Employee Discounts that save you money on Tools, Cars, Hotels, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel, and much more

Location

State/Province: SC
City: Columbia
Postal Code: 29209

Employment Type

Regular-Full time

Travel Requirements

0-10%

Position Code

1000879