Forklift Operator Warehouse Material Handler 1st shift

Ryder•Minster, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a permanent Stand-Up Forklift Operator / Warehouse Material Handler in Minster, Ohio. This warehouse role handles yogurt and uses stand-up forklifts. Work takes place in clean, organized facilities, with an emphasis on safety and continuous improvement. The role offers a day-shift schedule of Wednesday through Saturday, with either 4:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 5:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The schedule is provided two months in advance, and the position is described as 44–55 hours per week with 11-hour shifts. Pay is $23.00 per hour, with $0.50 increases after six months and one year. Overtime is paid at $34.50 per hour. Productivity incentives can add up to $10 per hour, and monthly attendance bonuses are available. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is paid in four installments at 30, 60, 90, and 180 days. Employees can access pay daily. The position includes paid training and support for career progression. Medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k), start after 30 days. PTO begins accruing in the first month, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year. Ryder also offers a 401(k) company match, a 15% employee discount on company stock, other employee discounts, and provided safety gear.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
One or more years of related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred.
Valid, certified Forklift Operator's License.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including in a diverse work environment.
Ability to create and maintain professional relationships across organizational levels, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
Thoroughness and dependability.
Punctuality and a good attendance record.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
A high degree of initiative.
Ability to maintain accuracy under pressure.
Ability to lift and/or push or pull up to 35 pounds.
Ability to stand for long periods.
Ability to work using health and safety methods.
Availability to work a flexible schedule on various work shifts.
Attention to detail and excellent follow-up practices.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
One or more years of related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience.

Responsibilities

Perform warehouse functions that may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
Perform duties within the contract's performance measurement guidelines.
Accurately pick and pack, audit, induct totes, stage products, and load and unload trucks.
Handle day-to-day warehouse paperwork, such as picking sheets, returns, and bills of lading.
Provide technical and maintenance support for aspects of the automated packing system during core production shift hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Weekly pay.
Productivity incentives of up to an extra $10 per hour.
Monthly attendance bonuses.
$1,000 sign-on bonus paid in four installments at 30, 60, 90, and 180 days.
Daily pay access.
Paid training and support for career advancement.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting at 30 days.
401(k) starting at 30 days, with a company match.
PTO accrual beginning in the first month, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
15% employee discount on company stock.
Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, travel, and more.
Safety gear provided.