Forklift Warehouse Material Handler

Ryder is hiring for a permanent full-time Warehouse Forklift Operator in Milton, Pennsylvania.

Schedule

After the training period, shifts are Monday through Friday with weekend work as required:

• 1st Shift: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM – $23.87/hr starting pay
• 2nd Shift: 3:30 PM – 11:30 PM – $23.87/hr starting pay (plus $1.00 after shift assignment)
• 3rd Shift: 11:30 PM – 7:30 AM – $23.87/hr starting pay (plus $1.25 after shift assignment)

Pay

Warehouse positions pay weekly.

Benefits

• Paid training and support for career advancement
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting at 30 days
• 401K with company match
• Company stock at a 15% employee discount
• Paid time off (PTO) starting month 1, accruing up to 80 hours in the first year
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and more
• Safety gear provided

About the Role

Ryder Warehouse Associates work in clean, organized, and well-run facilities to provide the safest supply chain environment. Equipment used includes hand dolly, sit-down forklift, stand-up walkie-rider, and case-picking tools.

Responsibilities

• Package, kit, and/or assemble orders and materials
• Load and unload inbound/outbound trailers
• Ensure all scanning is completed correctly
• Train dock employees on new procedures
• Ensure facility is secure at end of shift; investigate and resolve scanning issues and housekeeping
• Perform picking and packing duties
• Check for evidence of product or container damage
• Perform material moves with associated physical/logical transactions as required
• Participate in workgroup and team activities for self-improvement and improving warehouse operations
• Perform housekeeping duties for assigned area
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Six months of related warehouse experience required; one year or more preferred
• Learn to operate powered industrial trucks (stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, pallet jacks, etc.), including operation and maintenance (e.g., changing batteries, recognizing mechanical issues)
• May be required to operate manual and/or automated warehouse/manufacturing equipment (e.g., packaging line)
• Powered industrial truck certification
• Ability to read and perform basic mathematics in English for safety, work instructions, and policies
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Ability to input data into WMS computer systems
• Willingness to work overtime as assigned
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to operate in a fast-paced environment and self-driven to excel
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-up practices

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