Forklift Warehouse Operator Material Handler

Ryder • Charlotte, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Forklift Warehouse Operator / Material Handler in Charlotte, North Carolina, to support warehouse fulfillment and distribution of commercial HVAC parts. The role involves operating reach trucks, sit-down forklifts, or other warehouse machinery while following safety and security procedures and maintaining product accountability throughout the logistical process. The facility is described as clean, organized, and well-run, with a focus on safe operations and continuous improvement.

The position pays $20.00 per hour, with overtime paid at $30.00 per hour and a $1.00-per-hour shift premium. Pay is weekly. Schedules are Monday through Friday, either 4:30 p.m.–3:00 a.m. or 2:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.; frequent overtime is assigned on Saturdays with short notice. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid training, PTO accrual beginning in the first month, a 15% employee stock purchase offering, employee discounts, and provided safety gear.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of two years of related warehouse and powered industrial lift experience required.
• Ability to read, perform basic mathematics, and understand and respond to written and verbal instructions in English for safety, work instructions, and policies.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to input data into a computer system.
• Work overtime as assigned.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and apply Warehouse Management System (WMS) order instructions.
• Recognize and correct potential process errors before they adversely affect the customer.
• Identify damaged product at any point in the warehousing process and take appropriate action.
• Pull orders accurately as assigned.
• Stage orders according to carrier location and verify the number of pallets picked and their stage location.
• Prepare receiving, storage, and shipping documentation while retaining product accountability throughout the logistical process.
• Follow location and work-center safety and security policies and procedures.
• Train others in various warehouse functions, including the safe operation of powered industrial lift equipment, if required.
• Perform housekeeping duties and other duties as assigned.
• Operate forklift equipment or other warehouse machinery.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Paid training and support to take the next career step.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• PTO accrual beginning in the first month, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Employee stock offering at 15%.
• 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