Warehouse Forklift Operator

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Material Handler in Port Reading, New Jersey. The role offers weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about.

• Hourly Pay: $20.00 per hour
• Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday, 10:00 am – 6:30 pm

• Products handled:
  Pieces of furniture
• Equipment used:
  Cherry Picker/Reach Truck, Hand Dolly, RF Scanner

• Weekly pay
• Paid training and support
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) (starting at 30 days)
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) company match
• Employee discount 15 % on stock
• Discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and more
• Provided safety gear
• Safety-focused leadership
• Continuous improvement focus

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• At least one year of related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience (preferred)
• Valid Forklift Operator's License
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Punctual with good attendance record
• Initiative and independent work capability
• High level of accuracy under pressure
• Ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Ability to work using health and safety methods
• Flexibility to work various shifts
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices

• Perform warehouse functions including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting
• Perform duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract
• Ensure accurate picking, packing, auditing, tote induction, staging of products, and truck loading/unloading
• Handle day-to-day paperwork such as picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.
• Provide technical and maintenance support for automated packing systems during core shift hours
• Perform other duties as assigned

Ryder is 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 disability status.

Important Note:

Some positions require additional screening, including employment/education verification, motor vehicle records check, a road test, and/or background checks.