Forklift Warehouse Operator

Position Overview

Ryder is hiring Sit‑down Forklift Operators in Princeton, Kentucky. The role offers weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about.

• Hourly Pay: $18.00 per hour
• Additional Pay: $1.00 per hour
• Schedule:
  
  D Shift Wednesday 12:00 am – 6:00 am;
  Thursday – Saturday 6:00 pm – 6:00 am

• Weekly pay; pay each week.
• On‑the‑job paid training.
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits start after 30 days.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) company match.
• 15% employee discount on company stock.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics, cell phones, and travel.
• Provided safety gear.
• 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 work within a diverse work environment.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships at all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors) – 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.
• 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 work shifts.
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

• 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 (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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 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 a disability.