Forklift Operator Warehouse

Position Description

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

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

• On‑the‑Job Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) starting at 30 days
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) company match
• 15 % Employee Discount on HIGH‑VALUED Stock
• Additional Employee Discounts: tools, cars, hotels, electronics, cell phones, travel, and more
• Safety Gear Provided
• State‑of‑the‑Art Equipment and Caring Leadership

• Perform warehouse functions, including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
• Perform duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract.
• Accurately pick and pack, audit, tote induction, stage products, and load/unload trucks.
• Handle day‑to‑day paperwork (picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.).
• Provide technical and maintenance support for automated packing systems during core shift hours of production.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

• 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 part 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 (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors).
• 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 on the various work shifts.
• Detail oriented with excellent follow‑up practices.

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 disability.