Warehouse Stand Up Forklift Operator

Position Description

Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Stand-Up Forklift Operator in Minster, Ohio.

• Base pay: $23.00 per hour
• .50 increase after 6 months and 1 year
• Overtime Pay: $34.50 per hour
• Shift Differentials up to $4.00/hr on nights
• Productivity
  
  Incentives:
  
  Eligible to earn up to an extra $10/hr
• Monthly attendance bonuses
• Sign-on bonus: $1,000 bonus paid in four installments at 30, 60, 90, and 180 days

• D:
  Wed‑Sat 4:30pm – 4:00am
• D:
  Wed‑Sat 5:30pm – 5:00am
• 44‑55 hours per week
• 11‑hour shift
• 2‑month schedule given in advance for family planning

We want the right Warehouse Associate to join us at Ryder and work in the safest supply chain environment with state‑of‑the‑art equipment.

• Products being handled:
  Yogurt
• Equipment:
  Stand‑Up Forklifts

• Warehouse positions pay each week
• On‑the‑Job paid training
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) etc. start at 30 days
• Paid time off
• 401(k) company match
• Employee stock discounts up to 15%
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics, phones, travel, and more
• Safety gear provided
• Safety is always the first priority
• State‑of‑the‑art equipment and caring leadership

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• One year or more related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred
• Valid forklift operator’s license (certified)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to work within a diverse work environment
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Must be punctual and have a good attendance record
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work using health and safety methods
• Must be available to work on a flexible schedule across various shifts
• Detail oriented with excellent follow‑up practices

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check and a road test, and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

• Perform warehouse functions, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting
• Perform duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract
• Responsible for accurate picking and packing, auditing, tote induction, staging of products and loading and unloading of trucks
• Responsible for day‑to‑day paperwork in a warehouse environment (e.g., picking sheets, returns, bills of lading)
• Provide technical and maintenance support for automated packing systems during core shift hours of production
• Perform other duties as assigned

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug‑free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.