Forklift Operator Material Handler

Position Description

Ryder is hiring Temporary to Permanent Material Handlers in Hagerstown, Maryland — offering weekly pay and a career you can feel good about.

• Hourly pay: $21.00 per hour
• Overtime pay: $31.50 per hour
• Additional pay: $1.00 per hour when assigned to third shift
• Schedule:
  
  2nd Shift – Monday to Friday, 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm, OT as needed

• Products being handled:
  Tools
• Equipment:
  Stand Up Forklift / Order Picker

• Warehouse positions pay each week
• Paid training and support to take your next step
• Safety gear provided
• Caring leadership prioritizing safety – every shift, every role
• Focus on continuous improvement designed for success

• 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.
• Deal with day‑to‑day paperwork in a warehouse environment (picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.).
• Provide technical and maintenance support for automated packing systems during the core shift hour of production.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year or more of 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.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Must be punctual and have a good attendance record.
• Perform 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, a road test, and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to whom you are assigned.

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and 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, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.