Forklift Operator Weekends 1st

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Material Handler in Opa Locka, FL. Warehouse Associates work in clean, organized, and well-run facilities to provide the safest supply chain environment. Products handled include retail items, and equipment used includes forklifts, cherry pickers, and order pickers.

Pay

Hourly Pay: $22.00 per hour with an additional $2.50 premium.

Schedule

1st Shift: Friday-Sunday, 5:00 am - 5:00 pm

Benefits

• Warehouse positions pay each week
• Paid training and support for career advancement
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting at 30 days
• 401K with company match
• Earn PTO starting month 1 (up to 80 hours accrued in the first year)
• Highly valued stock at a 15% employee discount
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and more
• Safety gear provided
• Caring leadership prioritizing safety on every shift

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions, including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting
• Perform duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract
• Accurately pick, pack, audit, induct totes, stage products, and load/unload trucks
• Handle day-to-day paperwork in a warehouse environment (e.g., picking sheets, returns, bills of lading)
• Provide technical and maintenance support for automated packing systems during core production hours
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• One (1) year or more of 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
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Punctual with a good attendance record
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• High degree of initiative
• 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
• Must work using health and safety methods
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule on various shifts
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices

Note: Some positions require additional screening, including employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, and/or badging or background requirements of the customer.