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 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.
• Handling 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 the core shift hour of production.
• 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.

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 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.

Skills

• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

Benefits

• Paid training and support to take your next step.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K.
• Up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Company match on 401K.
• High valued stock options.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and much more.
• Safety gear provided.
• Care leadership prioritizing safety – every shift, every role.
• Focus on continuous improvement designed for success.

Pay

• Hourly Pay: $17.50 per hour.
• Shift Pay: $1.00 per hour extra, when working a Saturday or Sunday.
• Total Pay: $18.50 per hour extra, when working a Saturday or Sunday.

Schedule

• Second Shift: 6:00 pm - 6:00 am.
• Two days on, two days off, and three days on.
• Continuous cycle - every other weekend will be a 3 day weekend off.