Forklift Operator Warehouse

Ryder • Pleasant Prairie, WI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Material Handler/Forklift Operator for its warehouse in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. The role handles medical supplies in a clean, organized warehouse and supports safe, accurate distribution operations. Work may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, cycle counting, auditing, staging, and processing warehouse paperwork. The operator may also provide technical and maintenance support for aspects of the automated packing system during the core production shift.

The position pays $21.50 per hour, with an additional $1.00 per hour for second shift and a $0.75 hourly increase after six months. Pay is weekly. The schedule is Sunday through Wednesday, 4:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., with a Wednesday half day. Ryder advertises paid training, benefits, PTO, a 401(k) company match, an employee stock purchase discount, employee discounts, and provided safety gear.

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, including in a diverse work environment.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships across organizational levels, including 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-oriented with 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 different aspects of the automated packing system during the core production shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid training
• Paid time off accruing from the first month, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
• Employee stock purchase offering 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
• Education Level: High school or GED