Warehouse Forklift Operator

Ryder • Chambersburg, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Warehouse Forklift Operator in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, to support warehouse fulfillment and distribution of retail items. The role involves performing a range of warehouse functions in a clean, organized facility, with an emphasis on safety, accuracy, and working within contract performance guidelines. The position pays $21.00 per hour, with an additional $1.00 per hour for third-shift work, and wages are paid weekly.

The schedule is third shift: Sunday through Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., and Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. The work may involve loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, cycle counting, and supporting an automated packing system. Products handled are retail items. Equipment may include cherry pickers, order pickers, pallet jacks, and forklifts.

Ryder describes its facilities as clean, organized, and well-run, with safety prioritized by leadership. The position includes paid training and support for career advancement, safety gear, and employee benefits. Applicants must be able to lift and/or push or pull up to 35 pounds, stand for long periods, and work using health and safety methods. Some positions may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks and a road test, or customer-specific badging or background requirements.

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 with peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
• Thoroughness and dependability.
• Punctuality and a good attendance record.
• Ability to 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.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule across various work shifts.
• Detail orientation and 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 contract's performance measurement guidelines.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits start at 30 days.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off accrual beginning in the first month, with 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.
• Paid training and support for career advancement.
• Safety gear provided.

What This Job Offers

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