Forklift Warehouse Operator

Ryder is hiring Sit Down Forklift Operators in Jackson, Tennessee — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about.

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 weekly
• Paid training and support to take your next step
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401K starting at 30 days
• Earn PTO starting Month 1 (up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year)
• 401K with company match
• Highly valued stock at 15% employee discount
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and more
• Safety gear provided

About the role

• Work in clean, organized, and well-run facilities to provide the safest supply chain environment
• Products handled: Food products
• Equipment used: Sit-Down Forklifts
• Support distribution across the US in various warehouse fulfillment specialist roles
• Team-first culture built on respect, including many Military Reservists and Veterans

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 and pack, audit, tote induction, 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 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
• Must be punctual with a good attendance record
• Ability to work 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
• Must work using health and safety methods
• Available to work a flexible schedule on various shifts
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices

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 to which you are assigned.