Warehouse Forklift Operator Temp to Perm

Ryder•Indianapolis, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a temporary-to-permanent Warehouse Forklift Operator in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role pays $19.75 per hour, with weekly pay, and is scheduled for first shift, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The operator works in a clean, organized warehouse handling sealed powder coating paint and may use stand-up reach trucks, stand-up forklifts, cherry pickers, and RF scanners. Ryder describes its facilities as focused on safety and offers on-the-job paid training and provided safety gear. The position supports warehouse fulfillment and distribution activities, including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, cycle counting, product staging, and truck loading and unloading. The operator is responsible for accuracy, warehouse paperwork, and providing technical and maintenance support for aspects of an automated packing system during core production shift hours. This role requires dependability, attention to detail, communication and teamwork skills, and the ability to work independently and within a diverse work environment. Some assignments may require additional employment, education, motor vehicle, road test, badging, or customer background screening.

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 create and maintain professional relationships with peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
Thoroughness and dependability.
Punctuality and a good attendance record.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate 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 of time.
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 checks, a 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 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 different aspects of the automated packing system during core production shift hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.