Warehouse Forklift Operator Hiring Immediately
About the role
Ryder is hiring Cherry Picker Operators (also titled Warehouse Forklift Operator / Driver) for a distribution facility in Carlisle, PA. Associates work in clean, organized, well-run facilities handling retail items using equipment such as cherry pickers, order pickers, pallet jacks, and forklifts. The role supports warehouse fulfillment across the U.S. with a team-first culture that prioritizes safety and continuous improvement.
Pay
- Hourly rate: $21.00 per hour
- Shift differential: +$1.50 per hour for third shift
- Weekly pay
Schedule
- Third shift
- Thursday–Saturday: 6:00 pm – 6:00 am
- Wednesday: 12:00 am – 6:00 am
Benefits
- Paid training
- Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) — eligible after 30 days
- 401(k) company match
- PTO accrual starts month one; up to 80 hours in the first year
- Employee stock purchase at 15% discount
- Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and more
- Safety gear provided
Equipment & products
- Products handled: retail items
- Equipment used: cherry pickers, order pickers, pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.
Responsibilities
- Perform warehouse functions including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting
- Meet performance measurement guidelines of the contract
- Accurately pick, pack, audit, induct totes, stage products, and load/unload trucks
- Handle day-to-day warehouse paperwork (picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.)
- Provide technical and maintenance support for the automated packing system during core production shift hours
- Perform other duties as assigned
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/certification
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work within a diverse work environment
- Ability to create and maintain professional relationships across all organizational levels
- Highly thorough, dependable, punctual, with a good attendance record
- High degree of initiative and accuracy, even under pressure
- Ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs
- Ability to stand for long periods
- Ability to follow health and safety methods
- Availability for flexible scheduling across various shifts
- Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices
Additional information
Some positions require additional screening such as employment/education verification, motor vehicle records check and road test, and/or customer-specific badging or background requirements. Posted 10/20/2026; Requisition ID 2026-213723; Location: Carlisle, PA 17013; Category: Warehousing; Employment type: Regular full-time; Travel: 0–10%; Position code: 1000879.