Forklift Warehouse Operator 1st Shift

About the role

Ryder is hiring Material Handlers 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 of products, and loading/unloading of trucks
• Dealing with 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 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
• 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 and good attendance record
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Demonstrates accuracy, even under pressure
• Ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Work using health and safety methods
• Available to work on a flexible schedule on various shifts
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices

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.

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, ability to work independently and as a member of a team, ability to work within a diverse work environment, highly thorough and dependable, punctual and good attendance record, possesses a high degree of initiative, demonstrates accuracy, even under pressure, ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs, ability to stand for long periods of time, works using health and safety methods, available to work on a flexible schedule on various shifts, detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

Skills

Strong communication skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, ability to handle paperwork, and proficiency with automated packing systems.

Benefits

• Paid training and support
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee discount program
• Safety gear provided
• High-value stock options
• Room to grow and have a voice

Pay

Hourly Pay: $17.25 per hour
Overtime Pay: $25.88 per hour

Schedule

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

Benefits

• 30 days paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee discounts
• Safety gear provided
• High-value stock options
• Room to grow and have a voice

Company Culture

Ryder is committed to creating a culture where everyone feels valued and respected. We prioritize safety, continuous improvement, and innovation. We believe in giving our employees the tools and support they need to succeed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.