Warehouse Forklift 1st Shift

Ryder is hiring Sit Down Forklift Operators in Jackson, Tennessee — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about.

Pay

• Hourly Pay: $17.25 per hour
• Overtime Pay: $25.88 per hour

Schedule

• Day Shift: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• 2-2-3 schedule rotating weekdays and weekends

Benefits

• Paid weekly
• Paid training and support to advance your career
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting at 30 days
• 401 K with 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
• Paid time off

About the role

• Work in clean, organized, and well-run facilities to provide the safest supply chain environment
• Products handled: Food products
• Equipment used: Sit-down forklifts
• 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 in a warehouse environment (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 or certification
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member in a diverse work environment
• 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

Some positions may require additional screening, including employment/education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, and/or customer-specific badging or background requirements.