Forklift Operator Warehouse

Ryder•Newnan, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring temporary, full-time Forklift Operators in Newnan, Georgia. The role pays $18.50 per hour, with an additional $0.50 per hour for second shift, and pay is weekly. Available schedules are Sunday–Thursday or Monday–Friday, 2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.; the schedule will be determined during the interview. The warehouse handles food products and uses reach trucks, sit-down forklifts, clamps, slip sheets, and electric pallet jacks. Ryder describes its facilities as clean, organized, and well-run, with safety as the first priority. The position includes paid on-the-job training and provided safety gear. Warehouse associates support distribution operations and may perform a range of fulfillment duties, including forklift operation and loading, picking, packing, shipping, and receiving.

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 a member of a team.
Ability to work as a team player in 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 a good attendance record.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
A high degree of initiative.
Ability to maintain 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 shifts.
Attention to detail and excellent follow-up practices.
Some positions may require additional screening, which can include 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.