Forklift Operator Warehouse 1st Shift

Ryder • Alpharetta, GA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Floater Storeroom Attendant / Forklift Operator in Alpharetta, Georgia. This floater role involves occasional travel between sites and supports warehouse distribution and fulfillment. The position handles inbound products such as bolts, cables, reels, wires, and anchors in clean, organized facilities that prioritize safety. The schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The role pays $18.43 per hour, with a $500 sign-on bonus, and pay is issued weekly. Ryder provides paid training and support for career development, safety gear, and benefits.

Warehouse work may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, operating forklifts, and cycle counting. The position also involves accurate product handling, warehouse paperwork, and technical and maintenance support for aspects of an automated packing system during the core production shift. The role requires travel within the area, working indoors and outdoors, and lifting or pushing/pulling items as described in the requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; the posting also identifies this as preferred in its requirements section.
• 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 in a diverse work environment.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships across organizational levels, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
• Thorough, dependable, punctual, and able to maintain good attendance.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative and accuracy, including under pressure.
• Ability to lift and/or push or pull up to 35 pounds; the posting also states the ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and work using health and safety methods.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule on various work shifts.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices.
• Valid driver's license, a clean driving record, a personal vehicle, and ability to meet Ryder's driving qualifications.
• Must travel within the area approximately 25–50% of the day.
• Strong technical aptitude, including use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, scanners, and entry of orders into a WMS system.
• Ability to work both indoors and outside.

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 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, including 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
• $500 sign-on bonus
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off starting at 30 days
• Employee stock purchase discount at 15%
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and more
• Paid training and support for career advancement
• Provided safety gear

What This Job Offers

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