Warehouse Forklift Operator 1st Shift

Ryder • Cedar Rapids, IA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Warehouse Forklift Operator in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to support warehouse distribution and fulfillment operations involving food products. The role uses a sit-down forklift and may include a range of warehouse activities in a clean, organized facility focused on safety. The position pays $20.00 per hour, with overtime at $30.00 per hour, and pay is issued weekly.

The schedule is first shift, 5:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Employees are scheduled four days per week, with the opportunity to work two of the remaining three days for additional overtime. Ryder provides paid training, safety gear, and benefits beginning after 30 days, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k). PTO begins accruing in the first month, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.

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, including in a diverse work environment.
• Ability to build 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.
• Ability to work using health and safety methods.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule across various work shifts.
• Detail-oriented, with excellent follow-up practices.
• Some positions may require additional screening, which may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check and road test, and/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, 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, 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 shift hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Paid training and support for career advancement.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning after 30 days.
• 401(k) with company match, beginning after 30 days.
• PTO accrual starting in the first month, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Employee discount on company stock (15%).
• 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