Forklift Operator

Ryder • Phoenix, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a temp-to-hire Forklift Operator in Phoenix, Arizona, to support warehouse fulfillment involving ceiling tiles. The role operates warehouse equipment, including sit-down forklifts and stand-up reach trucks, and may involve a range of warehouse functions. The facility is described as clean, organized, and focused on safety. On-the-job paid training and safety gear are provided.

The position pays $21.00 per hour, with weekly pay. After conversion from temporary to full-time employment, eligible after 90 days, the employee receives a $1.00 hourly raise and a $1.00 shift differential. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. or until job completion.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One or more years of related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred.
• Valid forklift operator license and certification.
• 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 with peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
• Thoroughness and dependability.
• Punctuality and a good attendance record.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative.
• High level of accuracy, including 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.
• Attention to detail and excellent follow-up practices.
• Some positions may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check and road test, or customer-required badging or background checks.

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, such as 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.
• On-the-job paid training.
• Safety gear provided.
• Eligible after conversion to full-time employment, after 90 days, for a $1.00 hourly raise and a $1.00 shift differential.

What This Job Offers

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