Forklift Operator 1st Shift

Ryder•Indianapolis, IN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a temporary-to-permanent Forklift Operator in Indianapolis, Indiana. The position works in a clean, organized warehouse handling sealed powder coating paint and supporting warehouse fulfillment and distribution operations. The schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with weekly pay of $19.50 per hour. Equipment includes stand-up reach trucks, stand-up forklifts, cherry pickers, and RF scanners. Paid on-the-job training and safety gear are provided. The role performs warehouse functions such as loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting. It also involves accurate product handling, warehouse paperwork, and technical and maintenance support for aspects of an automated packing system during the core production shift. The position requires a valid forklift operator certification, attention to detail, dependability, communication and teamwork skills, and the ability to meet physical demands including lifting or pushing/pulling up to 35 pounds and standing for long periods.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
One or more years of related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred.
Valid Forklift Operator's License certification.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, including within a diverse work environment.
Ability to create and maintain professional relationships across organizational levels, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
Thorough and dependable, punctual, and able to maintain good attendance.
Able to perform work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative.
Able to maintain a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
Ability to lift and/or push or pull up to 35 pounds.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Ability to work using health and safety methods.
Must be available to work a flexible schedule on various work shifts.
Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices.
Some positions may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

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, which 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 different aspects related to the automated packing system during the core shift hour of production.
Perform other duties as assigned.