Forklift Operator First Shift

Ryder is hiring a Material Handler/Forklift Operator in Franklin, IN – offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about.

Weekly warehouse positions pay hourly with overtime.

• Hourly pay: $20.00 per hour
• Overtime pay: $30.00 per hour
• Schedule:
  
  First Shift Monday‑Friday 9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Products handled: HVAC products. Equipment: stand‑up and sit‑down forklifts, order pickers, walkie riders.

Benefits payable each week include on‑job paid training, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, employee discounts, and safety gear.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One (1) 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 be a team player and work within a diverse work environment.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Must be punctual with 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 and on various work shifts.
• Detail oriented with excellent follow‑up practices.

• 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/unloading of trucks.
• Handle day‑to‑day paperwork in a warehouse environment (e.g., picking sheets, returns, bills of lading).
• Provide technical and maintenance support for the automated packing system during the core shift hour 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 a disability.