Warehouse Forklift Operator 1st Shift

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Storeroom Attendant / Forklift Operator in Slidell, LA — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about. Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly. Various warehouse fulfillment specialist roles at Ryder support distribution across the US. Ryder Warehouse Associates work in clean, organized, and well-run facilities to provide the safest supply chain environment.

Pay & schedule

• Hourly Pay $17.39 per hour
• Additional Pay: $1.00 shift premium
• Schedule: First Shift 7:00am-3:30pm

Products & equipment

• Products Being Handled: Management of inbound products such as bolts, cables, reels, wires, anchors etc.
• Equipment: Stand-up and Sit-Down Forklifts and Pallet Jacks, Computer

Benefits

• Paid Training and support to take your next step
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K etc. Start at 30 Days
• Paid Time Off
• 401K offers a company match
• HIGH VALUED Stock at 15% Employee Discount
• Employee Discounts that save you money on Tools, Cars, Hotels, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel, and much more
• Safety Gear PROVIDED
• Caring Leadership prioritizing safety – every shift, every role
• Focus on continuous improvement designed for success

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have a clean driving record and a personal vehicle and travel within the area approximately 25-50% of the day
• Strong technical aptitude which includes using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, scanners and enter orders into a WMS System
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
• Must be able to work both indoors and outside
• 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 able to 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 the various work shifts
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices
• Must have a valid Driver's License and the ability to meet Ryder's driving qualifications

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse function, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting
• Performing duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract
• Responsible for the accurate picking and packing, auditing, tote induction, staging of products and loading and unloading of trucks
• Responsible of dealing with day to day paperwork in a warehouse environment (i.e. picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.)
• Provide technical and maintenance support for different aspects related to the automated packing system during the core shift hour of production
• Performing duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract
• Performs other duties as assigned