Forklift Operator

Ryder • Phoenix, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a temporary-to-hire Forklift Operator in Phoenix, Arizona. The role supports warehouse fulfillment and distribution, handling ceiling tiles and using equipment such as sit-down forklifts and stand-up reach trucks. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. or until job completion. Pay is $21.00 per hour, with weekly pay. After conversion from temporary to full-time employment, eligible after 90 days, the position offers a $1.00 hourly raise and a $1.00 shift differential. Ryder describes its facilities as clean, organized, and safety-focused, and provides on-the-job paid training and 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 a member of a team, including in a diverse work environment.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships across organizational levels, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
• Be thorough, dependable, punctual, and maintain good attendance.
• Perform work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy, even under pressure, and demonstrate strong follow-up practices.
• 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 on various work shifts.

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 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, such as 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

• Weekly pay.
• On-the-job paid training.
• Safety gear provided.
• A $1.00 hourly raise and $1.00 shift differential after conversion from temporary to full-time employment, eligible after 90 days.
• State-of-the-art equipment and caring leadership.

What This Job Offers

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