Warehouse Forklift 1st Shift

Ryder is hiring a Stand-Up Forklift Operator in Minster, Ohio — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about.

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 bonus paid in four installments at 30, 60, 90, 180 days
• Daily Pay: Access your pay when you need it

Schedule

• Flexible options on Day shift:
  • Sun-Wed 4:30am - 4:00 pm or
  • Sun-Wed 5:30am - 5:00 pm
• 44-55 hours per week
• 11 hour shift
• 2 month schedule given in advance for family planning

Benefits

• Paid Training and support to take your next step
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K — start at 30 days
• Paid Time Off
• 401 K offers a 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

Ryder Warehouse Associates work in clean, organized, and well-run facilities to provide the safest supply chain environment. Products being handled include yogurt. Equipment used includes stand-up forklifts. Various warehouse fulfillment specialist roles at Ryder support distribution across the US.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions, which may include 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 and 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 different aspects related to the automated packing system during core shift 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 be a team player and work within a diverse work environment
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Able to work within a diverse work environment
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Must be punctual and have 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
• Must be available to work on a flexible schedule on various work shifts
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

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.