Warehouse Forklift Operator First Shift

Ryder • Locust Grove, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a permanent, full-time Material Handler in Locust Grove, Georgia. The role supports warehouse fulfillment and distribution in a safety-focused environment using state-of-the-art equipment. Products handled include retail goods, cardboard, and pallets. Equipment includes a stand-up forklift and RF scanner.

The rotating schedule is Sunday through Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., followed the next week by Sunday through Wednesday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The position pays $18.50 per hour, with overtime pay at $27.75 per hour. Warehouse positions are paid weekly, and on-the-job training is provided.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage and a 401(k) with company match, available after 30 days; paid time off; a 15% employee discount on company stock; other employee discounts; and provided safety gear. Ryder describes safety as its first priority and notes that some positions may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check and road test, or customer badging or background requirements.

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 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.
• High degree of 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.

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 such as loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
• Perform duties within the contract's performance measurement guidelines.
• Accurately pick and pack, audit, induce 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 core production shift hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, starting at 30 days.
• 401(k) plan with company match, starting at 30 days.
• Paid time off.
• 15% employee discount on company stock.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, travel, and more.
• Safety gear provided.
• On-the-job paid training.

What This Job Offers

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