Forklift Operator Warehouse 1st Shift

Position Overview

Ryder is hiring Stand‑Up Forklift Operators in Columbia, South Carolina for warehouse operations. Weekly pay, benefits, and a career you can feel good about.

• Hourly Pay: $17.50 per hour
• Overtime Pay: $26.25 per hour
• Weekend Pay: $4.00 per hour extra when working a weekend day
• Schedule:
  
  First Shift 6:00 am—6:00 pm with a 2‑days‑on, 2‑days‑off cycle, alternating 36‑hour and 48‑hour weeks; 3‑day weekend off every other weekend.

• Paid training and support
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) beginning at 30 days
• Paid time off
• 401(k) company match
• Employee stock at 15 % discount
• Discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, electronics, etc.
• Safety gear provided
• Safety‑first leadership
• Continuous improvement focus

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• One year or more experience in warehouse and/or powered industrial truck operations (preferred)
• Valid Forklift Operator’s License
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a diverse environment and maintain professional relationships at all levels
• Highly thorough, dependable, and punctual with good attendance
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Initiative and high accuracy even under pressure
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 35 lbs and stand for long periods
• Commitment to health and safety methods and flexible schedule availability
• Detail oriented with excellent follow‑up practices

• Perform a range of warehouse functions including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting
• Operate within performance measurement guidelines of the contract
• Accurately pick, pack, audit, and stage products; load and unload trucks
• Handle day‑to‑day paperwork such as picking sheets, returns, and bills of lading
• Provide technical and maintenance support during core shift hours for an automated packing system
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, a road test, and/or background checks required by the customer to which the candidate is 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, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.