Forklift Operator 1st Shift

Ryder Stand-Up Forklift OperatorRyder is hiring stand-up forklift operators in Columbia, South Carolina — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about.Warehouse Forklift Operator / Driver Positions Pay WeeklyHourly Pay: $19.66 per hour effective 8/30 (17.50/hour until 8/30)Overtime Pay: $26.25 per hourAdditional Pay: $4.00 per hour extra, when working a weekend daySchedule: First shift 6:00am to 6:00pm. 2 days on, 2 days off, and 3 days on. 36 hours one week and 48 the next, in continuous cycle - every other weekend will be a 3 day weekend off.Ryder Warehouse Associates work in clean, organized, and well-run facilities to provide the safest supply chain environmentProducts Being Handled: Boxed pasta productsEquipment: Stand-up ForkliftsVarious warehouse fulfillment specialist roles at Ryder support distribution across the US.Warehouse Positions Pay Each WeekPaid Training and support to take your next stepMedical, Dental, Vision, 401 K etc. Start at 30 DaysPaid Time Off401 K offers a company matchHIGH VALUED Stock at 15 % Employee DiscountEmployee Discounts that save you money on Tools, Cars, Hotels, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel, and much moreSafety Gear PROVIDEDCaring Leadership prioritizing safety – every shift, every role.Focus on continuous improvement designed for successYour drive. Your career. Start driving your future with Ryder today.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/VeteranRequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent preferredOne (1) year or more related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferredValid Forklift Operator's License certifiedStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work independently and as a member of a teamAbility to be a team player and able to work within a diverse work environmentAbility to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)Highly thorough and dependableMust be punctual and have a good attendance recordPerforms work independently with minimal supervisionPossesses a high degree of initiativeDemonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressureAbility to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbsAbility to stand for long periods of timeAbility to work using health and safety methodsMust be available to work on a flexible schedule on the various work shiftsDetail oriented with excellent follow-up practicesImportant 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.ResponsibilitiesPerform warehouse function, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and, cycle countingPerforming duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contractResponsible for the accurate picking and packing, auditing, tote induction, staging of products and loading and unloading of trucksResponsible 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 productionPerforms 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.