Warehouse Forklift Operator

About the role

Ryder is hiring Sit-down Forklift Operators in Princeton, Kentucky — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about. Warehouse Forklift Operator / Driver Positions pay weekly. Ryder Warehouse Associates work in clean, organized, and well-run facilities to provide the safest supply chain environment. Products being handled are food products. Equipment used is sit-down forklift. Various warehouse fulfillment specialist roles at Ryder support distribution across the US.

Pay

• Hourly Pay: $18.00 per hour
• Additional Pay: $1.00 per hour

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 10:30 PM – 6:30 AM

Benefits

• Paid Training and support to take your next step
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K etc. start at 30 days
• Earn PTO starting Month 1. Up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year
• 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 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 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

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 for 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
• Performs other duties as assigned