Warehouse Forklift Operator 1st Shift

Position Overview

Ryder is hiring a Storeroom Attendant / Forklift Operator in Oak Ridge, TN. This role offers weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about.

• Hourly Pay $16.60 per hour
• Schedule:
  
  First Shift Monday‑Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm

• On‑the‑job paid training
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) (start at 30 days)
• Paid time off
• 401(k) company match
• 15% employee discount on stock
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics, travel, etc.
• Safety gear provided
• Safety is the first priority
• State‑of‑the‑art equipment and caring leadership

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year or more related shipping/receiving or warehouse experience preferred
• Forklift certification
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs unassisted
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Capacity to transact system information productively
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships at all levels
• Ability to work independently and as part 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‑up practices
• Technical aptitude including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, scanners, and entry of orders into a WMS system
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted

• Performs material moves with associated transactions as required by the customer
• Works at a continuous fast pace
• Loads and unloads inbound/outbound trailers; ensures scanning completed correctly; helps train dock employees on new procedures; ensures facility security at end of shift; investigates/resolves scanning issues and housekeeping
• Performs assigned tasks including physical handling of materials within associated customer transactions
• Completes assignments safely within allotted time
• Participates in work group and team activities for self‑improvement and improving warehouse operations
• Abides by all company safety policies and procedures
• Responsible for performing work assignments accurately, timely and safely
• Picks product to fill customer orders
• Packs, crates and prepares orders to load on truck/trailer
• Operates cardboard baler machine
• Operates forklift and manual pallet jack
• Pre‑trips inspection of forklift daily
• Completes required training as scheduled

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.

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.