Forklift Operator Warehouse

About the role

Ryder is hiring Forklift Operators in Cedar Rapids, Iowa — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about. Various warehouse fulfillment specialist roles at Ryder support distribution across the US.

Products Being Handled: Food Products
Equipment Being Used: Sit-Down Forklift

Pay

• Hourly Pay: $20.00 per hour
• Additional Pay: $2.00 per hour
• Weekly pay

Schedule

2nd Shift — 4 days per week, 4:45 pm – 3:15 am. Scheduled 4 days a week; can come in 2 of the 3 additional days to get additional overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting
• Perform duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract
• Responsible for the accurate picking and packing, auditing, tote induction, staging of products and loading and unloading of trucks
• Responsible for dealing with day to day paperwork in a warehouse environment (i.e. picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.)
• Provide technical and maintenance support for different aspects related to the automated packing system during the core shift hour of production
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 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 be a team player and able to work within a diverse work environment
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Must be punctual and have a good attendance record
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work using health and safety methods
• Must be available to work on a flexible schedule on the various work shifts
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

Important Note: Some positions require additional screening that may include 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.

Benefits

• On the job paid training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K etc. — start at 30 days
• Paid Time Off
• 401K offers a company match
• High valued stock at 15% employee discount
• Employee discounts that save you money on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and much more
• Safety gear provided
• State of the art equipment and caring leadership