Forklift Operator Warehouse

Forklift Operator Warehouse

Company: Ryder Supply Chain Solutions
Location: Lansing, Michigan
Employment Type: Full-time
Seniority Level: Entry level

Ryder is immediately hiring Permanent Full‑Time Forklift Operators and Material Handlers to operate sit‑down forklifts and stand‑up tuggers in a safe, state‑of‑the‑art warehouse environment handling automotive parts.

• Hourly Pay: $19.15 per hour
• Overtime Pay: $28.72 per hour
• Shift Premium: $1.00 when working Third Shift
• Schedule:
  
  Third Shift Sunday‑Thursday 10:30 pm‑7:00 am (overtime and occasional Fridays as needed)

• Weekly pay
• On‑the‑job paid training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) (company match) – start at 30 days
• Paid time off
• 15% employee discount on Stock and a wide range of products and services
• Provided safety gear; safety is the first priority
• State‑of‑the‑art equipment and caring leadership

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• At least one year of related warehouse or powered industrial truck experience preferred
• Valid Forklift Operator’s License
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Team player with ability to work in a diverse environment
• Highly thorough, dependable, punctual, and with a good attendance record
• Strong initiative and high accuracy even under pressure
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 35 lbs and stand for long periods
• Adherence to health and safety methods
• Flexibility to work various shifts
• Detail oriented with excellent follow‑up practices

• Perform warehouse functions including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting
• Accurate picking, packing, audits, tote induction, staging of products, and truck loading/unloading
• Manage day‑to‑day paperwork (picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.)
• Provide technical and maintenance support for automated packing systems during core shift hours
• Execute other duties as assigned to meet performance measurement guidelines of the contract

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.