Forklift Operator Warehouse

Ryder • Montgomery, AL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Material Handler/Forklift Operator for its warehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. The role supports warehouse fulfillment and distribution, handling alcoholic beverages in a clean, organized facility. Equipment used includes stand-up and sit-down forklifts, clamps, and slip sheets. The position pays $19.00 per hour plus $1.00 per hour shift pay, with weekly pay, paid training, and safety gear provided. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with weekends off.

The successful candidate performs warehouse and fulfillment tasks, operates powered industrial trucks, handles warehouse paperwork, and may support an automated packing system during production hours. The role requires accuracy, dependability, safe work practices, and the ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team. Applicants must be able to lift or push/pull up to 35 pounds and stand for extended periods. Some assignments may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check, a road test, or customer badging/background requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year or more 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 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.
• 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 of time.
• 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 year or more 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.
• Paid training and support for career advancement.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting at 30 days.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off accruing starting in the first month, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Employee stock discount of 15%.
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED