Warehouse Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Ryder is hiring a Material Handler in College Park, Georgia — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about.

Pay

Hourly Pay: $18.00 per hour

Schedule

Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm

About the role

• Work in clean, organized, and well-run facilities to provide the safest supply chain environment
• Handle products such as HVAC, Paper Rolls, Batteries, and Circuit Boards
• Operate equipment including Sit-Down Forklift, Reach Truck, RF Scanner, and Cherry Picker
• Support distribution across the US in various warehouse fulfillment roles

Benefits

• Paid weekly
• Paid training and support to advance your career
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting at 30 days
• 401K with company match
• Highly valued stock at a 15% employee discount
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and more
• Safety gear provided
• Earn PTO starting Month 1 (up to 80 hours accrued in the first year)
• Caring leadership prioritizing safety on every shift

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting
• Adhere to 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 (certified)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member 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 independently 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 of time
• Must follow health and safety methods
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule on various shifts
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices

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