Warehouse Forklift Operator Direct Hire

Ryder • Milton, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Warehouse Forklift Operator in Milton, Pennsylvania. The role supports warehouse fulfillment and distribution operations handling food products in a clean, organized facility focused on safety. Duties include operating powered industrial trucks and performing order preparation, loading and unloading, scanning, material movement, and housekeeping tasks. Weekly pay and paid training are offered.

After the training period, employees must be able to work two of the listed schedules: first shift, Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; second shift, Monday–Friday 3:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m.; or third shift, Monday–Friday 11:30 p.m.–7:30 a.m. Weekend work may be required. Starting pay is $23.87 per hour, with a $1.00 shift differential for second shift and a $1.25 differential for third shift.

Requirements

• Six months of related warehouse experience required.
• Powered industrial truck certification.
• Ability to learn to operate and maintain powered industrial trucks, including stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks; maintenance includes changing batteries and recognizing common mechanical issues.
• Ability to read and perform basic mathematics in English for safety, work instructions, policies, and related purposes.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to input data into the WMS computer systems in use.
• Ability to work overtime as assigned.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships at all organizational levels, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Flexibility and self-motivation to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask, with strong organization and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and strong follow-up practices.
• Some positions may require additional screening, which can include employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check and road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year or more of related warehouse experience preferred.
• Intermediate ability to operate manual and/or automated warehouse or manufacturing equipment, such as a packaging line, may be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Package, kit, and/or assemble orders and materials.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound trailers, ensuring scanning is completed correctly.
• Help train dock employees on new procedures.
• Ensure the facility is secure at the end of the shift and investigate or resolve scanning and housekeeping issues.
• Perform picking and packing duties.
• Check for evidence of product or container damage.
• Perform assigned tasks according to location policies and procedures, including handling materials within associated logical transactions.
• Perform material moves with associated physical and logical transactions as required.
• Participate in workgroup and other team activities to support self-improvement and improve warehouse operations and related business functions.
• Perform housekeeping duties for the assigned area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Paid training and support for career development.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning after 30 days.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Paid time off accrual beginning in the first month, up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Employee stock discount of 15%.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, travel, and other items.
• Safety gear provided.

What This Job Offers

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