Warehouse Associate

Ryder • Cumming, GA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a permanent, full-time Storeroom Attendant / Forklift Operator in Cumming, Georgia. The role supports warehouse fulfillment and distribution, handling inbound products such as bolts, cables, reels, wires, and anchors. Work uses stand-up and sit-down forklifts and pallet jacks, and may involve other manual or automated warehouse or manufacturing equipment. The position is on the first shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and pays $17.30 per hour, with weekly pay.

The Warehouse Associate performs order packaging, kitting, assembly, picking, packing, loading and unloading, scanning, material moves, and related warehouse transactions. The role also includes housekeeping, checking for product or container damage, resolving scanning issues, helping train dock employees on new procedures, and ensuring the facility is secure at the end of the shift. Employees are expected to follow location policies and procedures, participate in team activities, and work independently and collaboratively.

Ryder describes the facility as a safe supply chain environment with state-of-the-art equipment and caring leadership. On-the-job paid training and safety gear are provided. Benefits are available starting at 30 days and include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, an employee stock discount, and other employee discounts. Some assignments may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check, a road test, or customer badging or background requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; the posting also describes this qualification as preferred.
• Six months of related warehouse experience required.
• Ability to learn to operate powered industrial trucks, including stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks, and to perform basic maintenance such as changing batteries and recognizing common mechanical issues.
• Powered industrial truck certification.
• Ability to read and perform basic mathematics in English for safety, work instructions, and policies.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to enter data into the WMS computer system.
• Ability to work overtime as assigned.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships across organizational levels, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and self-drive to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask, with strong organization and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and strong follow-up practices.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors.
• Strong technical aptitude, including use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, scanners, and order-entry systems.

Nice To Haves

• One year or more of related warehouse experience preferred.
• Intermediate ability to operate manual and/or automated warehouse or manufacturing equipment, such as a packaging line, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Package, kit, and/or assemble orders and materials.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound trailers, ensuring all scanning is completed correctly.
• Help train dock employees on new procedures.
• Ensure the facility is secure at the end of the shift.
• Investigate and resolve scanning issues and housekeeping concerns.
• Perform picking and packing duties.
• Check for evidence of product or container damage.
• Perform assigned tasks according to location policies and procedures, including handling materials within associated logical transactions.
• Perform material moves with associated physical and logical transactions as required.
• Participate in workgroup and other team activities to support self-improvement and improve warehouse operations and related business functions.
• Perform housekeeping duties for the assigned area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• On-the-job paid training.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting at 30 days.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Employee stock offered at a 15% discount.
• 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