Material Handler I

Ryder is hiring Forklift Operators and Material Handlers in Lansing, Michigan — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about.

Pay

• Hourly Pay: $18.72-$19.15 per hour
• Overtime Pay: $28.08-$28.72 per hour

Schedule

• First Shift Monday-Friday 6:30am-3:00pm
• Overtime and occasional Saturdays as needed

Benefits

• Paid weekly
• Paid training and support to advance your career
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting at 30 days
• 401K with company match
• Company stock discount (15% employee discount)
• Earn PTO starting month 1 (up to 80 hours accrued in the first year)
• 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: Automotive parts
• Equipment used: Sit-down forklift and stand-up tugger
• 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
• Operate within performance measurement guidelines of the contract
• Accurately pick, pack, audit, induct totes, stage products, and load/unload trucks
• Handle day-to-day paperwork (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 of related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred
• Valid forklift operator’s license/certification
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work within a diverse environment and maintain professional relationships at all levels
• Highly thorough, dependable, and punctual with a good attendance record
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate 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 follow health and safety methods
• Available to work a flexible schedule, including various shifts
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices

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