Forklift Warehouse Associate

Position Description

Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Warehouse Associate in Port Reading, New Jersey.

• Hourly Pay $19.50 per hour
• Overtime Pay $29.25 per hour
• Schedule:
  
  Monday-Friday 10am-6:30pm

• Products Being Handled:
  Pieces of furniture
• Equipment Being Used:
  Cherry Picker/Reach Truck, Stand‑up forklift, EPJ, Hand Dolly, and RF Scanner

• On the Job Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K starting at 30 days
• Paid Time Off
• 401K company match
• Stock at 15% Employee Discount
• Employee Discounts on Tools, Cars, Hotels, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel, etc.
• Safety Gear Provided
• High‑valued Safety First Priority
• State‑of‑the‑Art Equipment and Caring Leadership

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Six months of related warehouse experience required
• One year or more related warehouse experience preferred
• Ability to operate powered industrial truck(s) (stand‑up, sit‑down forklifts, cherry pickers, pallet jacks, etc.) including maintenance; intermediate required
• May be required to operate manual and/or automated equipment (e.g., packaging line); intermediate preferred
• Powered industrial truck certification
• Ability to read, perform basic math, and understand safety and work instructions in English
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Ability to input data into the WMS computer system in use
• Work overtime as assigned
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Flexibility to operate and self‑driven to excel in a fast‑paced environment
• Capable of multi‑tasking, highly organized with excellent time‑management skills
• Detail oriented with excellent follow‑up practices

Important Note:

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.

• Package, kit and/or assemble orders and materials.
• Load and unload inbound/outbound trailers; ensure all scanning is completed correctly; help train dock employees on new procedures; secure facility at end of shift; investigate/resolve scanning issues and housekeeping; perform picking and packing duties; check for evidence of product or container damage.
• Perform the assigned tasks as described in the location’s policies, procedures and standards, including handling of materials within associated logical transactions.
• Perform material moves with associated physical/logical transactions as required.
• Participate in workgroup and other team activities to improve warehouse operations and related business functions.
• Perform housekeeping duties for assigned area.
• 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 a disability.