Forklift Operator Warehouse

About the role

Ryder is hiring Forklift Operators and Material Handlers in Lansing, Michigan. The 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, and loading/unloading of products and 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year or more related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience.
• A valid Forklift Operator's License certified.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• The ability to work within a diverse work environment.
• The ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization.
• The ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs and stand for long periods of time.
• The ability to work using health and safety methods.
• The ability to work within a flexible schedule on various shifts.

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.
• The ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• The ability to work within a diverse work environment.
• The ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization.
• The ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs and stand for long periods of time.
• The ability to work using health and safety methods.
• The ability to work within a flexible schedule on various shifts.

Skills

• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

Benefits

• Paid training and support.
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401K benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Company-matched 401K.
• High-value stock options.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and much more.
• Safety gear provided.
• Careful leadership prioritizing safety.
• Continuous improvement designed for success.

Pay

• Hourly pay range: $18.72 - $19.15 per hour.
• Overtime pay range: $28.08 - $28.72 per hour.
• Shift premium: $1.00 when working second shift.

Schedule

• Second shift Monday-Friday: 2:30pm-11:00pm.
• Occasional Saturdays as needed.

Benefits

• Includes all benefits offered by other warehouse distribution facilities without the wait.

Pay

• Weekly pay.

Location

Lansing, Michigan, 48917.

Employment Type

Regular-Full time.

Travel Requirements

0-10%.

Position Code

1000879.