Yard Jockey Forklift Operator

Ryder is hiring a Material Handler/Yard Jockey 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 shift / third shift

Schedule

• Sunday - Wednesday
• Dispatch: 5:00 am - 3:30 pm

About the role

Ryder Warehouse Associates 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, Etc

Benefits

• Paid weekly
• Paid training and support to take your next step
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K (start at 30 days)
• Earn PTO starting Month 1 (up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year)
• 401 K offers a company match
• High-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, every role

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• One (1) year or more related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred
• Minimum 21 years of age
• Must have verifiable driving experience in "like" equipment:
  • 9 months experience in the past 3 years, OR
  • 2 years' experience within the last 5 years, OR
  • 5 years' experience within the last 10 years
• 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 Yard Driver Examination
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Basic level knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, if applicable to site

Skills

• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
• Ability to:
  • Follow written and/or oral instructions
  • Read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures
  • Work independently and as a member of a team
  • Lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs.
  • Stand for long periods of time
  • Work on a flexible schedule on various work shifts
  • Work using health and safety methods
  • Create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
  • Read and/or listen and understand information and ideas communicated
• Meet Ryder's driving qualifications

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting
• Handle day-to-day paperwork in a warehouse environment (e.g., picking sheets, returns, bills of lading)
• Ensure accurate picking and packing, auditing, tote induction, staging of products, and loading/unloading of trucks
• Safely handle and maneuver tractor trailers on the yard (cannot drive on public roads)
• Comply with safety & 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 moves, yard inventory, records, and logs
• Perform duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract
• Other tasks as assigned