Warehouse Forklift Operator

About the role

Ryder is hiring Sit-down Forklift Operators in Princeton, Kentucky. This position offers weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career path you can feel good about.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions such as loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
• Auditing, staging of products, and loading/unloading of trucks.
• Handling day-to-day paperwork in a warehouse environment (e.g., picking sheets, returns, bills of lading).
• Providing technical and maintenance support for automated packing systems during peak production hours.
• 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 work within a diverse work environment.
• The ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization.
• The ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs.
• The ability to stand for long periods of time.
• The ability to work using health and safety methods.
• The ability to work within a flexible schedule on various shifts.
• The ability to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

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 work within a diverse work environment.
• The ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization.
• The ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs.
• The ability to stand for long periods of time.
• The ability to work using health and safety methods.
• The ability to work within a flexible schedule on various shifts.
• The ability to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Physical stamina and strength.
• Knowledge of forklift operations and safety.

Benefits

• Paid training and support.
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401K benefits.
• 40 days paid time off.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and much more.
• Safety gear provided.
• High valued stock at 15%.
• Employee discount program.
• Highly valued stock at 15%.
• Flexible scheduling options.

Pay

$18.00 per hour, with an additional $1.00 per hour for overtime.

Schedule

D Shift: Wednesday 12:00 am - 6:00 am & Thursday - Saturday 6:00 pm - 6:00 am.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• 401K with company match.
• Employee discounts.
• Safety gear provided.
• High valued stock at 15%.
• Employee discount program.
• Flexible scheduling options.

Company Culture

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.