Forklift Operator 1st Shift

Torque by Ryder; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Paid training

Paid PTO

Employee discounts

Safety gear provided

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. in Montgomery, Alabama is hiring a Warehouse Forklift Operator to join a safety‑driven team in a clean, organized facility.

Earn $19.00 per hour with weekly pay, benefits from day one, paid training, and opportunities to grow within a supportive supply‑chain culture.

You’ll operate stand‑up and sit‑down forklifts, handle beverages, and contribute to accurate picking, packing, and shipping while prioritizing safety on every shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ year related warehouse experience preferred.
• Valid Forklift Operator's License certified (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions including loading, picking, packing, shipping and receiving.
• Operate forklift and assist with cycle counting and inventory checks.
• Maintain accuracy in paperwork (picking sheets, bills of lading).
• Provide maintenance support for automated packing systems during shifts.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and quality standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Warehouse Forklift Operator in Montgomery, Alabama — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about.

Salary and Hours

• Hourly Pay: $19.00 per hour
• Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm

Ryder Warehouse Associates work in clean, organized, and well-run facilities to provide the safest supply chain environment

Products

• Products Being Handled: Beverages
• Equipment: Stand-up and Sit-Down Forklifts, Clamp and Slip-Sheet Attachments

Benefits

• Warehouse Positions Pay Each Week
• Paid Training and support to take your next step
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K etc. Start at 30 Days
• Earn PTO starting Month 1. Up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year
• 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 muchmore
• Safety Gear PROVIDED
• Caring Leadership prioritizing safety – every shift, every role.
• Focus on continuous improvement designed for success

Culture

At Ryder, you will be part of a team-first culture built on respect when joining a community of proud women and men in Supply Chain, including many Military Reservists and Veterans.

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 pressureAbility 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: Screening and Background Checks

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Employment Type

Regular-Full time

Location

Montgomery

AL

36043