Material Handler

Position Description

Ryder is immediately hiring for permanent full‑time Forklift Operators and Material Handlers in Lansing, Michigan.

• Hourly Pay: $18.72 per hour
• Overtime Pay: $28.08 per hour
• Schedule:
  
  First Shift Monday‑Friday 6:30am‑3:00pm (overtime and occasional Saturdays as needed)

• Products:
  Automotive parts
• Equipment:
  Sit‑down forklift and stand‑up tugger

• Pay each week
• On‑the‑job paid training
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) (available after 30 days)
• Paid time off
• 401(k) company match
• 15% employee discount on high‑valued stock
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics, cell phones, travel, and more
• Safety gear provided
• Safety is first priority
• State‑of‑the‑art equipment and caring leadership

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• One 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
• Team player; ability to work in a diverse environment
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships at all levels (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Highly thorough and dependable
• 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
• Able to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Works using health and safety methods
• Available to work a flexible schedule on various shifts
• Detail oriented with excellent follow‑up practices

• Perform warehouse functions, including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting
• Perform duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract
• Responsible for accurate picking, packing, auditing, tote induction, staging of products, and loading/unloading of trucks
• Handle day‑to‑day paperwork in a warehouse environment (picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.)
• Provide technical and maintenance support for automated packing system during core shift hour of production
• Perform other duties as assigned

Some positions require additional screening, which may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle record checks, a road test, and/or background checks per customer requirements.

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, status as a qualified individual with disability.