Forklift Operator 1st Shift

Ryder • Montgomery, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Warehouse Forklift Operator in Montgomery, Alabama. The role supports warehouse fulfillment and distribution in a clean, organized facility, handling beverages. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with weekly pay of $19.00 per hour. Equipment includes stand-up and sit-down forklifts, with clamp and slip-sheet attachments. The position involves warehouse operations such as picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and inventory cycle counting, as well as support for an automated packing system during the core production shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One or more years 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 part of a team, including within a diverse work environment.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships across organizational levels, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
• Thoroughness and dependability; punctuality and good attendance.
• 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.
• Ability to work using health and safety methods.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule across various work shifts.
• Detail-oriented, with excellent follow-up practices.
• Some positions may require employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check and road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

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 contract's performance measurement guidelines.
• 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 accruing from 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 more.
• Safety gear provided.

What This Job Offers

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