Forklift Warehouse Material Handler

Ryder is hiring Permanent Full-Time Forklift Operators and Material Handlers in Lansing, Michigan.

• Hourly Pay: $18.72-$19.15 per hour
• Overtime Pay: $28.08-$28.72 per hour
• Schedule:
  
  First Shift Monday-Friday 6:30am-3:00pm; overtime and occasional Saturdays as needed

• Warehouse positions paid each week
• On the job paid training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) etc. start at 30 days
• Paid time off
• 401(k) match
• Employee stock discount 15%
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics, cell phones, travel
• Safety gear provided
• Safety prioritized
• State‑of‑the‑art equipment and caring leadership

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• At least 1 year related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred
• Valid Forklift Operator's License
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to work within a diverse work environment
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships at all levels of the organization
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Must be 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
• 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 across various 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
• Manage day‑to‑day paperwork (picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.)
• Provide technical and maintenance support for 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 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.