Warehouse Forklift Operator Yard Jockey

Ryder is hiring in Opa Locka, FL — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about.

Pay

• Hourly Pay: $22.00 per hour
• Overtime Pay: $33.00 per hour
• Additional Pay: $1.00 per hour when assigned to second or third shift

Schedule

• Wednesday - Saturday
• Dispatch: 6:00 am - 4:30 pm

About the role

• Work in clean, organized, and well-run facilities to provide the safest supply chain environment
• Tractor Type: Yard Tractor
• Trailer Type: Dry Van 48', 53’
• Products Being Handled: Retail Goods
• Equipment: Stand-up and Sit-Down Forklifts, Cherry Pickers, Pallet Jacks, and other warehouse tools

Benefits

• Paid weekly
• Paid training and support to advance your career
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K benefits starting at 30 days
• Earn PTO starting Month 1 (up to 80 hours accrued in the first year)
• 401K with company match
• Highly valued stock at a 15% employee discount
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and more
• Safety gear provided
• Caring leadership prioritizing safety every shift
• Focus on continuous improvement for success

Requirements

• Minimum 21 years of age
• Pass a Ryder drug test
• Pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years
• Pass a DOT physical
• Pass a Ryder road test
• Provide appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position
• Must have Class A verifiable experience in a tractor trailer or comparable vehicle:
  • 9 months experience within the past 3 years, OR
  • 2 years’ experience within the last 5 years, OR
  • 5 years’ experience within the last 10 years
• Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures
• Some positions may require additional screening, including employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, and/or badging or background requirements of the customer

Responsibilities

• Safely handle and maneuver tractor trailers on the yard and within an area on public roads
• Comply with safety and DOT regulations, continuous training, and customer service
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards, and guidelines
• Detect and eliminate or minimize safety hazards
• Maintain accurate records and logs
• Maintain accurate move and yard inventory records
• Perform other tasks as assigned