Warehouse Forklift Operator AGV

Position Description

Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full‑Time Warehouse AGV Operator in Jackson, Tennessee.

• Hourly Pay: $19.00 per hour
• Additional Pay: $1.00 per hour on nights
• Overtime Pay: $28.50 per hour
• Schedule:
  
  Night shift (2‑2‑3 schedule) rotating weekdays and weekends from 5:30 pm to 6:00 am

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years or more of related warehouse experience
• Two (2) years or more of powered industrial lift experience
• Ability to:
  • Read, do basic mathematics, understand and respond to written and verbal instructions in English for the purposes of safety, work instructions, policies, etc.
  • Lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
  • Input data into computer system(s) in use
  • Work overtime as assigned
  • Create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
  • Work independently and as member of a team
• Capable of multi‑tasking, highly organized with excellent time‑management skills
• Flexibility to operate and self‑driven to excel in a fast‑paced environment
• Detail‑oriented with excellent follow‑up practices
• Operate powered industrial trucks (e.g., stand‑up and sit‑down forklifts, cherry pickers, pallet jacks) and maintain them (change battery, recognize common mechanical issues) (advanced level)
• May be required to operate manual and/or automated other warehouse/manufacturing equipment (e.g., a packaging line) (intermediate level) preferred
• Powered industrial truck certification preferred
• Safety Sensitive Position
• Operate fork‑lift equipment or other warehouse machinery

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.

• Provide corrective maintenance to AGV units that have stopped or are not working as expected
• Manually override or complete the job the AGV unit failed to complete
• Track issues/repairs and utilize escalation process
• Be aware of and follow location and work center safety and security policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned
• May be required to perform other warehouse functions
• May be required to train others in various warehouse functions, including the safe operation of various powered industrial lift equipment

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.