Warehouse Forklift Operator 1st Shift

Position Description

Ryder is hiring Temporary Full‑Time Forklift Operators in Newnan, Georgia.

• Hourly Pay: $18.50 per hour
• Schedules Available: 1st shift Sunday – Thursday or Monday – Friday 6:00 am – 2:00 pm; schedule to be determined in interview.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year or more related warehouse/powered industrial truck experience preferred.
• Valid Forklift Operator’s License certified.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to work within a diverse work environment.
• Highly thorough, dependable, and punctual with a good attendance record.
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision and 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; stand for long periods of time.
• Can work using health and safety methods and on a flexible schedule.
• Detail oriented with excellent follow‑up practices.

• Perform warehouse functions including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
• Operate within performance measurement guidelines of the contract and fill daily paperwork (picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.).
• Provide technical and maintenance support for the automated packing system during core shift hours.
• Ensure accurate picking, packing, auditing, tote induction, staging, loading, and unloading of trucks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• On‑the‑Job Paid Training.
• Safety gear provided.
• State‑of‑the‑art equipment and caring leadership.

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 an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or disability. The company is also a drug‑free workplace.