Warehouse Forklift Operator Material Handler

Ryder•Minster, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Warehouse Forklift Operator / Material Handler in Minster, Ohio, to support warehouse fulfillment and distribution. The role handles yogurt and uses stand-up forklifts in clean, organized facilities. Work may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, cycle counting, auditing, staging products, and handling warehouse paperwork. The position also provides technical and maintenance support for aspects of an automated packing system during core production hours. The position pays weekly, with a base rate of $23.00 per hour and stated earnings up to $27 per hour including shift differentials. Pay increases by $0.50 after six months and one year; overtime is paid at $34.50 per hour. Night-shift differentials may be up to $4.00 per hour, productivity incentives may add up to $10 per hour, and monthly attendance bonuses are available. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is paid in four installments at 30, 60, 90, and 180 days. Daily pay access is also offered. The listed night-shift schedules are Wednesday through Saturday, either 4:30 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. The schedule is 44–55 hours per week, with 11-hour shifts, and is provided two months in advance. Benefits include paid training, medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, PTO accrual starting in the first month, an employee stock discount, and other employee discounts. Safety gear is provided.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
One or more years of related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred.
Valid forklift operator's license certification.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work as a team player in a diverse work environment.
Ability to create 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.
A high degree of initiative.
Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy, including 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.
Attention to detail and excellent follow-up practices.
Some assignments may require additional screening, which may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a road test, or customer badging or background requirements.

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 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, such as 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

Weekly pay.
Overtime pay at $34.50 per hour.
Night-shift differentials up to $4.00 per hour.
Productivity incentives of up to an additional $10 per hour.
Monthly attendance bonuses.
$1,000 sign-on bonus paid in four installments at 30, 60, 90, and 180 days.
Daily pay access.
Paid training and support for career advancement.
Medical insurance starting at 30 days.
Dental insurance starting at 30 days.
Vision insurance starting at 30 days.
401(k) with company match, available starting at 30 days.
PTO accrual starting in the first month, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Employee stock discount of 15%.
Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, travel, and more.
Safety gear provided.