Forklift Operator Warehouse - Nights
About The Position
Ryder is hiring a Warehouse Forklift Operator / Material Handler in Minster, Ohio, to support warehouse fulfillment and distribution. The role handles yogurt products in a clean, organized facility focused on a safe supply chain environment. Equipment used includes stand-up forklifts. Work may include a flexible night-shift schedule, with options of Wednesday–Saturday, 4:30 p.m.–4:00 a.m. or 5:30 p.m.–5:00 a.m. The schedule is 44–55 hours per week, with 11-hour shifts and schedules provided two months in advance. Pay is weekly, with a base rate of $23.00 per hour, increases of $0.50 after six months and one year, overtime pay of $34.50 per hour, night shift differentials up to $4.00 per hour, productivity incentives up to an additional $10 per hour, monthly attendance bonuses, and a $1,000 sign-on bonus paid in installments. Daily pay access is also available. Ryder provides paid training and support, safety gear, and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with company match. Employees may begin earning PTO in their first month, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year. The role also offers access to company stock at a 15% discount and employee discounts on various goods and services. The position is part of a team-first workplace culture emphasizing respect, safety, and continuous improvement.
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 build and maintain professional relationships with peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
- Thoroughness, dependability, punctuality, and a good attendance record.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative.
- Ability to maintain accuracy under pressure and strong attention to detail and follow-up.
- Ability to lift and/or push or pull up to 35 pounds and stand for long periods.
- Ability to work using health and safety methods.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule across the 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 such as 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, tote induct, and 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 the core production shift.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Paid training and support
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO starting in the first month, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
- Company stock available at a 15% discount
- Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and more
- Safety gear provided
- Shift differentials up to $4.00 per hour on nights
- Productivity incentives up to an additional $10 per hour
- Monthly attendance bonuses
- $1,000 sign-on bonus paid in four installments at 30, 60, 90, and 180 days
- Daily access to pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
