Warehouse Forklift Operator

About the role

Ryder is hiring Forklift Operators and Material Handlers in Lansing, Michigan. The position offers weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions such as loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
• Auditing, tote induction, staging of products, and loading/unloading of trucks.
• Dealing with day-to-day paperwork in a warehouse environment (e.g., picking sheets, returns, bills of lading).
• Providing technical and maintenance support for different aspects of the automated packing system during the core shift hour of production.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year or more related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience.
• A valid Forklift Operator's License certified.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• The ability to be a team player and work within a diverse work environment.
• The ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors).
• The ability to work within a diverse work environment.
• The ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs and stand for long periods of time.
• The ability to work using health and safety methods.
• The ability to work on a flexible schedule on various work shifts.
• The ability to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy, even under pressure.
• The ability to be punctual and maintain a good attendance record.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• The ability to demonstrate a high level of initiative.
• The ability to be highly thorough and dependable.

Qualifications

• 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.
• The ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• The ability to be a team player and work within a diverse work environment.
• The ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors).
• The ability to work within a diverse work environment.
• The ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs and stand for long periods of time.
• The ability to work using health and safety methods.
• The ability to work on a flexible schedule on various work shifts.
• The ability to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy, even under pressure.
• The ability to be punctual and maintain a good attendance record.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• The ability to demonstrate a high level of initiative.
• The ability to be highly thorough and dependable.

Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Attention to detail.
• Health and safety awareness.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Paid training and support.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• 401K with company match.
• Employee discounts on various items.
• Safety gear provided.
• High-valued stock options.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Continuous improvement focus.

Pay

• Hourly pay range: $18.72 - $19.15 per hour.
• Overtime pay range: $28.08 - $28.72 per hour.
• Shift premium: $1.00 for third shift work.

Schedule

• Third Shift: Sunday-Thursday, 10:30pm-7:00am.
• Occasional Fridays as needed.