Material Handler Forklift Operator Warehouse

About the role

Ryder is hiring Stand-Up Forklift Operators in Columbia, South Carolina. This position offers weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career opportunity 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 production hours.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year or more related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience.
• A valid Forklift Operator's License certified.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• The ability to work within a diverse work environment.
• The ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization.
• The ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs and stand for long periods of time.
• The ability to work using health and safety methods.
• The ability to be punctual and have a good attendance record.
• The ability to work on a flexible schedule on various shifts.

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.
• The ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• The ability to work within a diverse work environment.
• The ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization.
• The ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs and stand for long periods of time.
• The ability to work using health and safety methods.
• The ability to be punctual and have a good attendance record.
• The ability to work on a flexible schedule on various shifts.

Skills

• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

Benefits

• Paid training and support.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other benefits.
• PTO starting in the first month.
• Company-matched 401K.
• Employee discounts on various items.
• Safety gear provided.
• Career development opportunities.

Pay

• Hourly Pay: $17.50 per hour.
• Shift Pay: $1.00 per hour extra for working weekends.
• Additional Pay: $5.00 per hour extra for working Saturdays or Sundays.

Schedule

• Second Shift: 6:00 pm - 6:00 am.
• Two days on, two days off, and three days on in a continuous cycle.
• Every other weekend will be a three-day weekend off.

Benefits

• All benefits offered by other Warehouse Distribution Facilities without waiting.

Contact Information

To apply, click here. For more information about Ryder’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, please visit RyderCareers.Video/OptimizedWarehouse.