Forklift Operator

Ryder • Apopka, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a permanent, full-time Warehouse Associate in Apopka, Florida. The position handles consumer packaged goods in a warehouse fulfillment environment and uses a Crown stand-up forklift, slip sheet, and RF scanner. The schedule is Sunday through Tuesday, 5 p.m. to 5 a.m., plus every other Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. Pay is $18.00 per hour, with a $1.00-per-hour shift premium, and wages are paid weekly. Paid on-the-job training and safety gear are provided. The role works in a safety-focused facility with state-of-the-art equipment and leadership.

Requirements

• Six months of related warehouse experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year or more of related warehouse experience preferred.
• Powered industrial truck certification.
• Learn to operate powered industrial trucks, including stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks, and learn their operation and maintenance, including changing batteries and recognizing common mechanical issues.
• May be required to operate manual and/or automated warehouse or manufacturing equipment, such as a packaging line.
• Ability to read and perform basic mathematics in English for safety, work instructions, and policies.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to input data into the WMS computer system(s) in use.
• Ability to work overtime as assigned.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships across all organizational levels, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and self-motivation to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask, with strong organization and time-management skills.
• Detail-oriented, with excellent follow-up practices.
• Some positions may require additional screening, including employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year or more of related warehouse experience.
• Intermediate ability to operate powered industrial trucks and maintain them, including changing batteries and recognizing common mechanical issues.
• Intermediate ability to operate manual and/or automated warehouse or manufacturing equipment, such as a packaging line.

Responsibilities

• Package, kit, and/or assemble orders and materials.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound trailers and ensure scanning is completed correctly.
• Help train dock employees on new procedures.
• Ensure the facility is secure at the end of the shift; investigate and resolve scanning issues and housekeeping concerns.
• Perform picking and packing duties and check for evidence of product or container damage.
• Perform assigned tasks in accordance with location policies and procedures, including handling materials within associated logical transactions.
• Perform material moves with associated physical and logical transactions as required.
• Participate in workgroup and other team activities to support self-improvement and improve warehouse operations and related business functions.
• Perform housekeeping duties in the assigned area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid on-the-job training.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting at 30 days.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Paid time off.
• Employee stock purchase discount of 15%.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, travel, and other purchases.
• Safety gear provided.

What This Job Offers

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