Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Ryder • Jackson, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Forklift Operator in Jackson, Tennessee, offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about. This role is for a Warehouse Forklift Operator / Driver with weekly pay. The schedule is 5:30 am - 6:00 pm on a Rotating 2-2-3 schedule. Ryder is looking for the right Warehouse Associate to join them and work in the Safest Supply Chain Environment with State of the Art Equipment. Products being handled are food products, and the equipment used includes electric sit-down forklifts and RF scanners. Various warehouse fulfillment specialist roles at Ryder support distribution across the US. Ryder offers all benefits other Warehouse Distribution Facilities offer WITHOUT the WAIT. Warehouse Positions Pay Each Week, with On the Job Paid Training. Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K, etc., start at 30 days. Benefits include Paid Time Off, 401 K with a company match, HIGH VALUED Stock at a 15% Employee Discount, and Employee Discounts on various items and services. Safety Gear is PROVIDED. Safety is always the first priority, with State of the Art Equipment and Caring Leadership. Ryder encourages you to start driving your future with Ryder today and welcomes proud women and men in Supply Chain, including many Military Reserve and Veterans.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• One (1) year or more related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred
• Valid Forklift Operator's License certified
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to be a team player and able to work within a diverse work environment
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Able to work within a diverse work environment
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Must be punctual and have a good attendance record
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work using health and safety methods
• Must be available to work on a flexible schedule on the various work shifts
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices
• Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse function, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and, cycle counting
• Performing duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract
• Responsible for the accurate picking and packing, auditing, tote induction, staging of products and loading and unloading of trucks
• Responsible of dealing with day to day paperwork in a warehouse environment (i.e. picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.)
• Provide technical and maintenance support for different aspects related to the automated packing system during the core shift hour of production
• Performing duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Excellent benefits
• On the Job Paid Training
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401 K
• 401 K offers a company match
• HIGH VALUED Stock at 15 % Employee Discount
• Employee Discounts that save you money on Tools, Cars, Hotels, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel, and much more
• Safety Gear PROVIDED

What This Job Offers

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