Cargo Handler

Cargo Handler

Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Forklift Operator/
Cargo Handler
/Dock Worker in Bessemer, AL.

Hourly Pay: $17.91 per hour.

Schedule:

First Shift 6:00 am – 2:30 pm.

• Perform material moves with associated transactions as required by the customer.
• Work at a continuous fast pace.
• Load and unload inbound/outbound trailers, ensuring all scanning is completed correctly.
• Help train dock employees on new procedures.
• Ensure the facility is secure at end of shift, investigate and resolve scanning issues, and maintain housekeeping.
• Carry out assigned tasks to include the physical handling of materials within associated customer transactions.
• Complete assignments safely within the allotted time.
• Participate in work group and other team activities to improve warehouse operations and related business functions.

• Abide by all company safety policies and procedures.
• Responsible for performing work assignments in an accurate, timely and safe manner.
• Picks product to fill customer orders.
• Packs, crates and prepares order to load on truck/trailer.
• Operates cardboard baler machine.
• Operates forklift and manual pallet jack.
• Performs pre‑trip inspection on forklift on a daily basis.
• Completes required training as scheduled.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of related shipping/receiving or warehouse experience preferred.
• Forklift certification.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds unassisted.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Capacity to transact system information in a productive manner.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors).
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Capable of multi‑tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent follow‑upο practices.

• 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.

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.

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.