Warehouse Forklift Operator 1st Shift

Ryder; Brownstown Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training and support to take your

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K Start

Earn PTO from Month 1, up to 80 hours

401 K company match

Stock at 15% Employee Discount

Employee Discounts on tools, cars, etc

Safety Gear PROVIDED

Caring leadership prioritizing safety

Continuous improvement focus

Job summary

Ryder is hiring a Material Handler in Brownstown, Michigan to support warehouse operations with a focus on safety and efficiency. The role includes forklift operation, order picking, packing, shipping and receiving within a clean, organized facility.

Weekly pay is offered with benefits starting soon and ample opportunity for growth in a team-driven environment servicing automotive parts and related distribution across the US.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One 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 stand for long periods and lift up to 35 lbs.
• Flexible schedule on various shifts.
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
• Uphold safety and performance guidelines within the contract.
• Ensure accurate picking/packing, auditing, tote induction, staging, and loading/unloading.
• Handle day-to-day paperwork like picking sheets and bills of lading.
• Provide maintenance support for automated packing systems during core production hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal & Written Communication

Team Player

Punctual & Reliable

Attention to Detail

Independent Work

Safety Conscious

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift Operator's License

Job description

Ryder is hiring a Material Handler in Brownstown, Michigan - offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about.

Warehouse Forklift Operator / Driver Positions Pay Weekly

Hourly Pay $21.42 per hour

Overtime Pay $32.13 per hour

Schedule: First Shift 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 Being Handled: Automotive Parts

Equipment: Electric Sit-Down Forklift, RF Scanner

Various warehouse fulfillment specialist roles at Ryder support distribution across the US.

Benefits

• 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 much more
• Safety Gear PROVIDED
• Caring Leadership prioritizing safety - every shift, every role.
• Focus on continuous improvement designed for success

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 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.