Forklift Operator

Position Description

Ryder is immediately hiring Warehouse Material Handlers in Houston, Texas.

• Hourly Pay $17.00 per hour
• Shift Premium: $3.00 hourly when working the weekend shift
• Schedule:
  
  Weekends Friday – Sunday 5:00 am – 6:30 pm

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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 handled:
Tires.

Equipment:
Sit‑down forklift, cherry picker, order picker, stock picker.

Various warehouse fulfillment specialist roles at Ryder support distribution across the US.

• Weekly pay
• On‑the‑job paid training
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) starting at 30 days
• Paid time off
• 401(k) company match
• Employee discount of 15% on stock
• Additional employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics, cell phones, travel, and more
• Safety gear provided
• Safety is always the first priority
• State‑of‑the‑art equipment and caring leadership

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We want you to join our family of proud women and men in supply chain, including many military reserve and veterans we hire every day.

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran.

• 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 a member of a team
• Ability to 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
• 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 a flexible schedule and 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/or a road test; also 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 the 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 aspects related to 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.