Warehouse Forklift Operator First Shift

Warehouse Forklift Operator First Shift

Ryder is immediately hiring permanent full time stand-up forklift operators in Columbia, South Carolina. Warehouse positions pay weekly.

Hourly pay: $17.50 per hour

Overtime pay: $24.75 per hour

Additional pay: $4.00 per hour extra, when working a weekend day

Schedule: 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.

We want the right warehouse associate to join us at Ryder and work in the safest supply chain environment with state of the art equipment.

Products being handled: Boxed pasta products

Equipment: Stand-up forklifts

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We have all benefits other warehouse distribution facilities offer without the wait!

Warehouse positions pay each week

On the job paid training

Medical, dental, vision, 401 K etc. start at 30 days

Paid time off

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

Safety is always the first priority

State of the art equipment and caring leadership

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

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.