Warehouse Material Handler Forklift Operator 1st Shift

Ryder is hiring a Material Handler in Hagerstown, MD — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about.

Pay

$21.00 per hour

Schedule

• First Shift (A): Sunday-Tuesday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
• Every other Wednesday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

About the role

• Warehouse Associates work in clean, organized, and well-run facilities to provide the safest supply chain environment
• Products handled: Computers
• Equipment used: Reach Trucks, Forklifts, Cherry/Order Pickers
• Various warehouse fulfillment specialist roles support distribution across the US

Benefits

• Paid weekly
• Paid training and support to advance your career
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K benefits start 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 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

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions, including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting
• Perform duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract
• Accurately pick, pack, audit, induct totes, 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 production hours
• 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/certification
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work within a diverse environment and maintain professional relationships at all levels
• Highly thorough, dependable, and punctual with a good attendance record
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative
• High level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Must follow health and safety methods
• Available to work a flexible schedule, including various shifts
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices

Some positions require additional screening, including employment/education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, and/or customer-specific badging or background requirements.