Forklift Operator

Position Description

Full‑time permanent Material Handler on the second shift, Brownstown, Michigan.

• Hourly Pay: $21.42 per hour
• Overtime Pay: $32.13 per hour
• Shift Premium: $1.00 per hour when working 2nd shift
• Schedule:
  
  Monday‑Friday, 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm

• Products handled:
  Automotive Parts
• Equipment:
  Electric Sit‑Down Forklift, RF Scanner

• Warehouse positions paid each week
• On‑the‑job paid training
• Medical, dental, vision, 401 K, etc. start after 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 more
• Safety gear provided
• Safety is 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 part 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 the 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.

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.