Warehouse Forklift Operator Material Handler

Ryder • Columbia, SC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring warehouse forklift operators in Columbia, South Carolina. The role supports warehouse fulfillment and distribution operations in a clean, organized facility, handling boxed pasta products. Work includes forklift operation and other warehouse functions, with duties performed according to contract performance guidelines. The position is paid weekly and offers a second-shift schedule: 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., working a repeating pattern of two days on, two days off, and three days on. Hours alternate between 36 and 48 per week, with every other weekend providing a three-day weekend off. Additional pay is offered for weekend work.

Requirements

• A valid, certified Forklift Operator's License.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, including 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 independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative.
• Ability to maintain accuracy under pressure and follow through on details.
• 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.

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

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Paid training and support for career advancement.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, available starting at 30 days.
• 401(k) with company match.
• PTO accrual beginning in the first month, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Company 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
• Education Level: High school or GED