Warehouse Cherry Picker Forklift Operator 1st Shift

Warehouse Cherry Picker Forklift Operator 1st Shift

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Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Forklift Operator and Material Handler in Port Deposit, Maryland.

This position is paid weekly with a base pay of $21.50 per hour. First shift schedule:
Wednesday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Thursday‑Saturday 6:00 am – 6:00 pm.

• 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
• Discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics, cell phones, travel, and more
• Safety gear provided
• 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 attitude and ability to work within a diverse environment
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships at all organizational levels
• Highly thorough and dependable with a good attendance record
• High initiative and ability to perform work with minimal supervision
• Demonstrates high accuracy, even under pressure
• Can lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs
• Can stand for long periods of time
• Can work using health and safety methods
• Available to work flexible schedule on 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, a road test, and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

• Perform warehouse functions including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
• Maintain accuracy in picking and packing, auditing, tote induction, staging of products, and loading/unloading of trucks.
• Handle day‑to‑day paperwork such as picking sheets, returns, and bills of lading.
• Provide technical and maintenance support for the automated packing system during core shift hours 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, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Posted Date: 1 day ago (12/17/2025 1:04 PM)

Requisition :

Location:

Port Deposit, MD 21904
Category:
Warehousing

Employment Type:

Regular‑Full time
Travel Requirements: 0‑10%
Position Code: 1000879