Material Handler Warehouse Forklift Operator 1st Shift

About the role

Stand-Up Forklift Operator position in Minster, Ohio. Ryder Warehouse Associates work in clean, organized, and well-run facilities to provide the safest supply chain environment. Products handled: Yogurt. Equipment: Stand-Up Forklifts. Various warehouse fulfillment specialist roles support distribution across the US. Team-first culture built on respect, including many Military Reservists and Veterans.

Pay

• Base pay: $23.00 per hour
• $0.50 increase after 6 months and 1 year
• Overtime pay: $34.50 per hour
• Productivity incentives: eligible to earn up to an extra $10/hr
• Monthly attendance bonuses
• Sign-on bonus: $1,000 paid in four installments at 30, 60, 90, and 180 days
• Daily Pay: access your pay when you need it
• Weekly pay schedule

Schedule

• Day shift options (choose one):
  • Sun–Wed, 4:30 am – 4:00 pm
  • Sun–Wed, 5:30 am – 5:00 pm
• 44–55 hours per week
• 11-hour shifts
• Two-month schedule provided in advance for family planning

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) — eligible after 30 days
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• High-valued stock at 15% employee discount
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and more
• Safety gear provided
• Paid training and support

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
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships across all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Punctual with a good attendance record
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work using health and safety methods
• Available to work a flexible schedule on various shifts
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

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, induce totes, stage products, and load/unload trucks
• Handle day-to-day warehouse paperwork (picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.)
• Provide technical and maintenance support for automated packing systems during core production shift hours
• Perform other duties as assigned

Important note

Some positions require additional screening that may include 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.