Forklift Operator Warehouse - Direct Hire

Ryder • Milton, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Floater Storeroom Attendant / Forklift Operator in Alpharetta, Georgia. This warehouse role supports distribution operations and involves handling inbound products such as bolts, cables, reels, wires, and anchors. The position is a floater role, so occasional travel between sites is required. The work environment is described as clean, organized, and focused on safety. Equipment includes sit-down forklifts and pallet jacks.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pay is $18.43 per hour, paid weekly, with a $500 sign-on bonus. Paid training and safety gear are provided. The role includes warehouse duties such as receiving, picking, packing, shipping, loading and unloading, and forklift operation, along with paperwork and support for an automated packing system.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; listed as preferred in the requirements section.
• Clean driving record, personal vehicle, and ability to travel within the area approximately 25–50% of the day.
• Strong technical aptitude, including use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, scanners, and a WMS system for order entry.
• Valid forklift operator license or certification.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet Ryder's driving qualifications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a diverse work environment.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships with peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
• Thoroughness, dependability, punctuality, good attendance, initiative, accuracy under pressure, and attention to detail with strong follow-up.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and use health and safety methods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted; another requirement states the ability to lift and/or push or pull up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to work indoors and outside.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule on various shifts.
• Some positions may require employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check and road test, or customer badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

• 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 performance measurement guidelines of the contract.
• Accurately pick and pack, audit, induct totes, stage products, and load and unload trucks.
• Handle day-to-day warehouse paperwork, including 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
• $500 sign-on bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting at 30 days
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Employee stock offered at a 15% discount
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, travel, and other items
• Safety gear provided

What This Job Offers

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