Warehouse Forklift Operator

Ryder•Indianapolis, IN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a temporary-to-permanent Warehouse Forklift Operator in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role pays weekly at $19.50 per hour, with an additional $0.50 per hour shift pay. The schedule is second shift, Monday through Friday, from 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The position supports warehouse fulfillment and distribution operations in a clean, organized facility. Products handled include sealed powder coating paint. Equipment includes stand-up reach trucks, stand-up forklifts, cherry pickers, and RF scanners. Ryder describes its warehouse facilities as focused on safety and offers on-the-job paid training and provided safety gear.

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 part 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 independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative.
Ability to maintain a high level of 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.
Availability to work a flexible schedule on various work shifts.
Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices.
Some positions may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check and 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 the core production shift.
Perform other duties as assigned.