Forklift Operator 1st Shift

Ryder•Indianapolis, IN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a temporary-to-permanent Forklift Operator in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role supports warehouse fulfillment and distribution in a clean, organized facility, handling sealed powder coating paint. The position pays $19.50 per hour, with weekly pay, and is scheduled for the first shift, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Equipment includes stand-up reach trucks, stand-up forklifts, cherry pickers, and RF scanners. Ryder provides paid on-the-job 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 Forklift Operator's License certification.
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 across organizational levels, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
Thoroughness, dependability, punctuality, and a good attendance record.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative and accuracy, including under pressure.
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 on various work shifts.
Detail orientation and excellent follow-up practices.

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 aspects of the automated packing system during the core production shift.
Perform other duties as assigned.