Forklift Warehouse 1st Shift

Ryder • Jackson, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Forklift Operator in Jackson, Tennessee, to support warehouse and distribution operations involving food products. The role works a 1st-shift rotating 2-2-3 schedule from 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Warehouse work may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting. The position also involves accurate product handling, warehouse paperwork, and technical and maintenance support for an automated packing system during production hours.

The warehouse is described as clean, organized, and well-run, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement. The job offers weekly pay, paid training, and benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, PTO, an employee stock discount, other employee discounts, and provided safety gear. Ryder describes its culture as team-first and respectful.

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 create and maintain professional relationships at all levels of the organization, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
• Thoroughness and dependability.
• Punctuality and a good attendance record.
• Ability to perform work independently with minimal supervision.
• A high degree of initiative.
• Ability to demonstrate a 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 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 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 the core production shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Paid training and support for career development.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• PTO starting in the first month; 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 more.
• Safety gear provided.

What This Job Offers

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