Warehouse Forklift Operator 1st Shift

Overview

Ryder is hiring a Material Handler in Golden, Colorado — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about.

• Hourly Pay: $20.60 per hour (may include shift premium)
• Weekly pay
• On‑the‑job paid training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, and other benefits start at 30 days
• Paid time off
• High‑valued stock at 15% employee discount
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics, cell phones, travel, and more
• Safety gear provided
• State‑of‑the‑art equipment and caring leadership
• Safety is the first priority

• 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 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 and various shifts
• Detail oriented with excellent follow‑up practices

• Perform warehouse functions such as loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting
• Ensure accurate picking, packing, auditing, tote induction, staging of products, and loading/unloading of trucks
• Handle day‑to‑day paperwork (e.g., picking sheets, returns, bills of lading)
• Provide technical and maintenance support for automated packing systems during core shift hours 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, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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.

Golden, CO 80401

1 day ago (3/2/2026)