Forklift Operator Warehouse

About the role

Ryder is hiring Sit Down Forklift Operators in Jackson, Tennessee. 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, and loading/unloading of products and trucks.
• Handling paperwork in a warehouse environment, including picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.
• Providing technical and maintenance support for automated packing systems during peak 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 part of a team.
• An ability to work in a diverse work environment.
• A high degree of initiative and accuracy.
• The ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs and stand for long periods.
• A good attendance record.
• The ability to work on flexible schedules.

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 part of a team.
• An ability to work in a diverse work environment.
• A high degree of initiative and accuracy.
• The ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs and stand for long periods.
• A good attendance record.
• The ability to work on flexible schedules.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good physical stamina and strength.
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment.

Benefits

• Paid training and support to advance your career.
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401K benefits.
• 401K with a company match.
• High-valued stock options.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and more.
• Safety gear provided.
• Caregiving leadership prioritizing safety.
• Continuous improvement designed for success.

Pay

Hourly Pay: $17.25 per hour
Overtime Pay: $25.88 per hour
Additional Pay: $1.00 shift differential when working Night shift.

Schedule

Night shift 6:00 pm to 6:00 am (2-2-3 schedule) rotating weekdays and weekends.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off.
• Employee Discounts that save you money on various items.
• High-valued stock options.
• 401K with a company match.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and more.
• Safety gear provided.
• Caregiving leadership prioritizing safety.
• Continuous improvement designed for success.

Important Note

Some positions may require additional screening, including employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.