Warehouse Forklift Operator 1st Shift

Ryder • Cedar Rapids, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Warehouse Forklift Operator / Material Handler in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The role handles food products in a clean, organized warehouse and uses a sit-down forklift. The schedule is first shift, Sunday through Saturday, with four scheduled workdays per week. Employees work 5:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and come in on two of the three remaining days to receive the additional overtime. Pay is $20.00 per hour, with overtime pay of $30.00 per hour, and employees are paid weekly. Training and support are provided.

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 team member in a diverse work environment.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships across organizational levels, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
• Be thorough, dependable, punctual, and maintain a good attendance record.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative.
• Demonstrate 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.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule across various work shifts.
• Detail-oriented with 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, 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 related to the automated packing system during the core production shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off beginning in the first month; up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Employee stock offering at a 15% discount.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, travel, and more.
• Paid training and career support.
• Safety gear provided.

What This Job Offers

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