Warehouse Forklift Operator

Position Description

Ryder is immediately hiring for Permanent, Full-Time Forklift Operators on Second Shift in Kansas City, MO.

Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly

• Hourly Pay: $22.00 per hour
• Additional Pay: $1.00 per hour when assigned to second shift
• Schedule:
  
  Second Shift, Monday - Friday, 2:30pm - 11:00pm, possible overtime

We want the right Warehouse Associates to join us at Ryder, and work in the safest supply chain environment, with our state‑of‑the‑art equipment.

Products Being Handled:
Boxed pastas

Equipment:
Sit‑down forklift with slip sheet

• Warehouse positions pay each week
• On the job paid training
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), etc. start at 30 days
• Paid time off
• 401(k) offers a company match
• High‑valued stock at 15% employee discount
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and 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 team member
• 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); able to work within a diverse work environment
• 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 for 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 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 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, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.