Warehouse Forklift Operator

Ryder • Locust Grove, GA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Warehouse Forklift Operator in Locust Grove, Georgia, to support warehouse fulfillment and distribution operations. The role involves handling products such as retail goods, cardboard, and pallets in a clean, organized facility focused on safety. Equipment includes stand-up forklifts and RF scanners. The position pays weekly, with an hourly rate of $18.50 and overtime pay of $27.75 per hour. The rotating schedule alternates between Sunday–Tuesday, 6:00 AM–6:30 PM, and Sunday–Wednesday, 6:00 AM–6:30 PM.

Warehouse Associates perform a range of warehouse functions, including picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting. They are responsible for accurate product handling, warehouse paperwork, and supporting automated packing systems during production. The role requires attention to safety, accuracy, dependability, teamwork, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Ryder describes a team-first workplace emphasizing respect, safety, continuous improvement, and support for employees’ career development. Benefits include weekly pay, paid training, medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, stock at a 15% discount, employee discounts, safety gear, and paid time off accruing from the first month.

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 a member of a team.
• Ability to work as a team player in a diverse work environment.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships across all levels of the organization, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
• Thoroughness and dependability.
• Punctuality and a good attendance record.
• Ability to perform work independently with minimal supervision.
• High degree of initiative.
• Ability to maintain accuracy under pressure.
• Ability to lift and/or push or pull up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work using health and safety methods.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule on various work shifts.
• Detail orientation and 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, which 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, 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

• Weekly pay.
• Paid training and support for career advancement.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Stock offered at a 15% employee discount.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, travel, and more.
• Safety gear provided.
• Paid time off accruing starting in the first month, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.

What This Job Offers

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