Forklift Operator 1st Shift

Position Description Ryder is hiring a Forklift Operator in Jackson, Tennessee, offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about. Pay and Schedule Hourly pay: $17.25 per hour Schedule: 5:30 am – 6:00 pm rotating 2‑2‑3 schedule Benefits Warehouse positions pay each week On-the-job paid training Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) benefits start at 30 days Paid time off 401(k) company match 15 % employee discount on high‑valued stock Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and more Safety gear provided Safety is always the first priority State‑of‑the‑art equipment and caring leadership Requirements High school diploma or equivalent preferred One year or more related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred Valid forklift operator license certified Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently and as a member of a team Ability to work within a diverse work environment Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization 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 high 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 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, a road test, and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned. Responsibilities Perform warehouse functions including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting Perform duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract Responsible for accurate picking and packing, auditing, tote induction, staging of products, and loading/unloading of trucks Maintain day‑to‑day paperwork in the warehouse environment (e.g., picking sheets, returns, bills of lading) Provide technical and maintenance support for automated packing systems during core shift hour of production Perform 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 protected characteristics, or status as a qualified individual with disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr