Warehouse Associate

Ryder • SUWANEE, GA

26d

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. The position pays $17.30 per hour, with weekly pay, and works first shift Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The employee uses equipment including stand-up and sit-down forklifts and pallet jacks, and may handle other warehouse or manufacturing equipment. Ryder describes the workplace as a safe supply chain environment with state-of-the-art equipment and provides paid on-the-job training and safety gear.

The position involves handling, moving, picking, packing, and assembling materials and orders, as well as completing related physical and system transactions. Employees are expected to follow site policies and procedures, support accurate scanning and warehouse operations, maintain housekeeping, and work independently and collaboratively. Overtime may be assigned. Some positions may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks and a road test, or customer-specific badging or background requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; the posting lists this as a requirement and also says it is preferred.
• Six months of related warehouse experience required.
• Learn to operate and maintain powered industrial trucks, including stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks; intermediate proficiency is required.
• 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 input data into the WMS computer system(s) in use.
• Ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, scanners, and order-entry systems.
• Ability to work both indoors and outside.
• Ability to work overtime as assigned.
• Ability to establish 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-direction to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask; strong organization and time-management skills.
• Detail orientation and excellent follow-up practices.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Package, kit, and/or assemble orders and materials.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound trailers, ensuring 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 and 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 and 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

• Paid on-the-job training.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, and 401(k), starting at 30 days.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) company match.
• Employee stock discount of 15%.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, travel, and other items.
• Safety gear provided.
• State-of-the-art equipment and caring leadership.

What This Job Offers

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