Forklift Operator

Position Description

Ryder is hiring Full Time Permanent Material Handlers in 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:
  
  Second Shift Monday - Friday 2:00pm - 10:30pm

• Warehouse positions pay each week
• On the job paid training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), etc. start at 30 days
• Paid time off
• 401(k) offers company match
• High valued stock at 15% employee discount
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics, cell phones, travel, and more
• Safety gear provided
• Safety is always the first 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 fork‑lift operator’s license certified
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to be a team player and 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 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 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
• Perform duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract
• Responsible for accurate picking and packing, auditing, tote induction, staging of products, and loading/unloading of trucks
• Handle day‑to‑day paperwork in a warehouse environment (e.g., picking sheets, returns, bills of lading)
• Provide technical and maintenance support for automated packing systems during core shift hours of production
• Perform other duties as 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, status as a qualified individual with disability, or any other protected class.

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

Location:

48193, Brownstown, MI