Material Handler

Ryder • Tupelo, MS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Storeroom Attendant / Forklift Operator in Tupelo, Mississippi. The role supports warehouse and distribution operations, handling inbound products such as bolts, cables, reels, wires, and anchors. Warehouse associates work in clean, organized facilities and are expected to support a safe supply chain environment. The position pays $17.31 per hour, with weekly pay, and is scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The work may include receiving, picking, packing, shipping, forklift operation, cycle counting, auditing, staging, and loading or unloading products. The employee also handles warehouse paperwork and provides technical and maintenance support for aspects of an automated packing system during core production hours. Ryder provides paid training and safety gear. The job requires working indoors and outdoors, lifting and moving items, and using warehouse systems and equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; the posting also describes this as preferred.
• Strong technical aptitude, including use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, scanners, and a warehouse management system (WMS) to enter orders.
• Valid certified Forklift Operator's License.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a diverse work environment.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
• Thoroughness, dependability, punctuality, and a good attendance record.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative and accuracy under pressure.
• Ability to lift and/or push or pull up to 35 lbs; the posting also states a lifting requirement of up to 50 lbs unassisted.
• Ability to stand for long periods and work using health and safety methods.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule across various work shifts.
• Detail orientation and excellent follow-up practices.
• Ability to work both indoors and outside.
• Some assignments may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks and a road test, or customer badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

• One year or more of related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

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 aspects of the automated packing system during core production hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, starting at 30 days.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Paid training and support for career development.
• Employee stock discount of 15%.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, travel, and other items.
• Safety gear provided.

What This Job Offers

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