Warehouse Forklift Operator

Position Description

Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Stand Up Forklift Operator in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. The role is full‑time and permanent.

Hourly Pay $19.25 per hour.
Additional Pay
: $1.00 per hour when assigned to second shift.
Pay Increase after 6 months $0.75, after 1 year $1.00.

Schedule
:
Sunday - Wednesday 4:00pm-4:00am, Wednesday is a half day (6 hours rotating 4:00pm-10:00pm and 10:00pm-4:00am).

Products Being Handled
:
Medical supplies.
Equipment
:
Stand‑up forklifts.

• 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 a company match.
• High valued stock at 15 % employee discount.
• Employee discounts that save you money on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and much 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 forklift 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 able to work within a diverse work environment.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors) and able to work within a diverse work environment.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Must be punctual and have a good attendance record.
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision.
• Posesses 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 the various work shifts.
• Detail oriented with excellent follow‑up practices.

• Perform warehouse function, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and, cycle counting.
• Perform duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract.
• Responsible for the accurate picking and packing, auditing, tote induction, staging of products and loading and unloading of trucks.
• Responsible of dealing with day to day paperwork in a warehouse environment (i.e. picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.).
• Provide technical and maintenance support for different aspects related to the automated packing system during the core shift hour of production.
• Performs 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, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.