Warehouse Material Handler 1st Shift

About the role

Warehouse Forklift Operator positions at Ryder offer weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about. This role involves operating a stand-up forklift and slip sheet attachment to handle food products in a state-of-the-art warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
• Accurately pick and pack products, audit, tote induction, stage products, and load/unload trucks.
• Handle day-to-day paperwork in a warehouse environment (e.g., picking sheets, returns, bills of lading).
• Provide technical and maintenance support for automated packing systems during core shift hours of production.
• Work within performance measurement guidelines of the contract.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One (1) year or more of 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 create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization.
• 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 various work shifts.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

Schedule

• Sunday–Wednesday, 5:30 am–4:00 pm.
• Must be willing to work overtime daily.

Pay

• Hourly pay: $21.75 per hour.
• Paid weekly.

Benefits

• Paid training and support to advance your career.
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits starting at 30 days.
• Earn PTO starting in Month 1; up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• 401(k) includes company match.
• High-valued stock at 15%.
• Employee discount on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and more.
• Safety gear provided.
• Caring leadership prioritizing safety every shift.