Forklift Operator Warehouse Material Handler NEW PAY

Ryder • Frankfort, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Material Handler in Frankfort, Indiana. The position handles food products in a warehouse and uses a sit-down forklift and an automated pallet jack (Walkie Rider); operators should be comfortable driving a sit-down forklift backwards. Warehouse associates work in clean, organized facilities focused on safety. The role supports warehouse fulfillment and distribution, with weekly pay of $21.00 per hour plus an additional $1.00 per hour.

The schedule is Monday and Tuesday from 4:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mandatory Sunday overtime applies during busy season. Ryder provides paid training and support, safety gear, and benefits beginning after 30 days, as well as PTO accrual beginning in the first month.

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 a team member in a diverse work environment.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships with peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
• Thoroughness and dependability.
• Punctuality and a good attendance record.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative.
• Ability to maintain a high level of 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 across various work shifts.
• Detail orientation 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.
• Paid training and support for career advancement.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting at 30 days.
• 401(k) with company match.
• PTO accrual starting 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED