Forklift Operator

Position Description

Ryder is immediately hiring Permanent Full‑Time Warehouse Sit‑Down Forklift Operators in Jackson, Tennessee.

Warehouse Forklift Operator / Driver Positions – Pay Weekly.

• Hourly Pay: $17.25 per hour
• Overtime Pay: $25.88 per hour
• Additional Pay: $1.00 shift differential
• Schedule:
  
  Night shift (2‑2‑3 schedule) rotating weekdays and weekends from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am

• On the Job Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K etc. Start at 30 days
• Paid Time Off
• 401 K with company match
• HIGH VALUED Stock at 15 % Employee Discount
• Employee Discounts on Tools, Cars, Hotels, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel, and much more
• Safety Gear PROVIDED
• Safety is Always the First Priority
• State‑of‑the‑Art Equipment and Caring Leadership

• 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
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• 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 on a flexible schedule on various work 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 a road test; and/or 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 and unloading of trucks
• Responsible for dealing with day‑to‑day paperwork in a warehouse environment (i.e., picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.)
• Provide technical and maintenance support for different 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 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.