Forklift Operator 1st Shift

Ryder • College Park, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Material Handler/Forklift Operator in College Park, Georgia. The role supports warehouse fulfillment and distribution in a clean, organized facility, handling products including HVAC equipment, paper rolls, batteries, and circuit boards. Work may include forklift operation and other warehouse functions, with responsibilities performed according to contract performance guidelines and established health and safety methods.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and pays $18.00 per hour with weekly pay. Equipment used includes a sit-down forklift, reach truck, RF scanner, and cherry picker. Ryder describes a team-first workplace focused on 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 Forklift Operator's License certification.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to work within a diverse work environment and maintain professional relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Be thorough, dependable, punctual, and maintain a good attendance record.
• Perform work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative.
• 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.
• Be detail oriented with 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 different 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 advancement.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• PTO accrued starting in the first month, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Company stock offered at a 15% discount.
• 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