Forklift Operator

Ryder; Owensboro (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder in Owensboro, KY is seeking a Temp-to-Perm Warehouse Material Handler to support paper goods operations with sit-down forklifts. Schedule: 5:30 AM – 5:30 PM, rotating 3/4 days weekly. Weekly pay and a safety‑conscious warehouse environment.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and forklift certification, with 1+ year of related warehouse experience. Must be reliable, able to work on a team, and lift up to 35 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year or more related warehouse experience preferred.
• Valid Forklift Operator's License certified.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment.
• Punctual and dependable with good attendance.
• Able to lift up to 35 lbs and stand long periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions including loading, picking, packing, shipping, and receiving.
• Operate forklift and assist with cycle counting and tote induction.
• Handle paperwork such as picking sheets and bills of lading.
• Support maintenance of automated packing systems during core production hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

Position Description

Ryder is immediately hiring a Temp-to-Perm Warehouse Material Handler in Owensboro, KY.

Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly

• Hourly Pay: $16.00 per hour
• Schedule: 5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Rotating schedule; 3 days one week, 4 days the next

We want the right Warehouse Employees to join us at Ryder to work with State of the Art Equipment in the Safest Warehouse Environment

• Products Being Handled: Paper Goods
• Equipment: Sit-down Forklifts

We want YOU to join our family made up of Proud Women and Men in Supply Chain who work alongside the many Military Reserve and Veterans we hire everyday

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

Requirements

• 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)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 the various work shifts
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

Important Note: 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse function, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and, cycle counting
• Performing 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
• Performing duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract
• Performs other duties as 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, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.