Forklift Operator Warehouse NEW PAY

Ryder • Whitestown, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Material Handler/Forklift Operator for its warehouse in Frankfort, Indiana. The role supports warehouse fulfillment and distribution in a clean, organized facility, handling food products. Equipment used includes a sit-down forklift and an automated pallet jack (walkie rider); operators should be comfortable driving a sit-down forklift in reverse.

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 the busy season. Pay is weekly at $21.00 per hour, plus an additional $1.00 per hour.

The position performs warehouse tasks such as loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting. It also involves meeting contract performance guidelines, accurately handling and staging products, processing warehouse paperwork, and providing technical and maintenance support for the automated packing system during production hours.

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 in a diverse work environment.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
• Thoroughness, dependability, punctuality, and a good attendance record.
• Ability to work 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.

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, 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.
• Paid training and support for career advancement.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• PTO beginning in the first month, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Employee stock offering at 15% (as described in the posting).
• 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