Warehouse Forklift Operator

About the role

Ryder is hiring for a Permanent Full-Time Warehouse Forklift Operator position in Milton, Pennsylvania. This role involves operating various types of powered industrial trucks, loading and unloading trailers, ensuring security, and performing picking and packing duties.

Responsibilities

• Package, kit, and assemble orders and materials.
• Load and unload inbound/outbound trailers.
• Ensure all scanning is completed correctly.
• Help train dock employees on new procedures.
• Ensure facility is secure at end of shift; investigate/resolve scanning issues and housekeeping.
• Perform picking and packing duties.
• Check for evidence of product or container damage.
• Perform the assigned tasks as described in the location's policies and procedures standards to include handling of materials within associated logical transactions.
• Perform material moves with associated physical/logical transactions as required.
• Participate in workgroup and other team activities for the purpose of self improvement and improving warehouse operations and related business functions.
• Perform housekeeping duties for assigned area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of related warehouse experience required.
• One (1) year or more related warehouse experience preferred.
• Intermediate required to learn to operate powered industrial trucks, such as: stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, pallet jacks, etc., including how to operate and maintain (change battery, recognize common mechanical issues).
• May be required to operate manual and/or automated other warehouse/manufacturing equipment (such as a packaging line).
• Powered industrial truck certification.
• Ability to read, do basic mathematics in English for the purpose of safety, work instructions, policies, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to input data into the WMS computer system (s) in use.
• Work overtime as assigned.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors).
• Ability to work independently and as member of a team.
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized with excellent time management skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

Qualifications

• Intermediate required to learn to operate powered industrial trucks, such as: stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, pallet jacks, etc., including how to operate and maintain (change battery, recognize common mechanical issues).
• May be required to operate manual and/or automated other warehouse/manufacturing equipment (such as a packaging line).

Skills

• Operate powered industrial trucks, such as: stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, pallet jacks, etc.
• Read, do basic mathematics in English for the purpose of safety, work instructions, policies, etc.
• Lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Input data into the WMS computer system (s) in use.
• Work overtime as assigned.
• Create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors).
• Multi-task, highly organized with excellent time management skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

Benefits

• On the Job Paid Training.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K.
• Highly Valued Stock at 15%.
• Employee Discount.
• Safety Gear Provided.
• Start at 30 Days Paid Time Off.
• Company Match for 401 K.
• Employee Discounts that save you money on Tools, Cars, Hotels, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel, and much more.

Pay

• Weekly Schedules.
• After Training Period 1st Shift – Mon-Fri 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM with weekend work as required - $23.87 start.
• 2nd Shift – Mon-Fri 3:30pm-11:30pm with weekend work as required - $23.87 start (plus $1.00 after going to shift).
• 3rd Shift - Mon-Fri 11:30pm – 7:30am with weekend work as required - $23.87 start (plus $1.25 after going to shift).

Schedule

• After Training Period 1st Shift – Mon-Fri 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM with weekend work as required.
• 2nd Shift – Mon-Fri 3:30pm-11:30pm with weekend work as required.
• 3rd Shift - Mon-Fri 11:30pm – 7:30am with weekend work as required.

Benefits

• All benefits other Warehouse Distribution Facilities offer WITHOUT the WAIT!

Contact

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Important Note

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