Forklift Operator

Position Description

Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Stand-Up Forklift Operator in Minster, Ohio.

• Base pay: $23.00 per hour
• .50 increase after 6 mo and 1 year
• Overtime Pay: $34.50 per hour
• Productivity
  
  Incentives:
  
  Eligible to earn up to an extra $10/hr
• Monthly attendance bonuses
• Sign-on bonus: $1,000 bonus paid in four installments at 30, 60, 90, 180 days

• Day shift options:
• A:
  Sun-Wed 4:30am – 4:00pm
• A:
  Sun-Wed 5:30am – 5:00pm
• B:
  Wed-Sat 4:30am – 4:00pm
• B:
  Wed-Sat 5:30am – 5:00pm

44–55 hours per week; 11 hour shift; 2‑month schedule given in advance for family planning.

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

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• One (1) year or more related warehouse experience preferred
• Valid forklift operator’s license certified
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to work within a diverse environment
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Must be punctual and have good attendance record
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision
• Has high level of initiative and accuracy even under pressure
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 35 lbs
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Ability to work using health and safety methods
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule on various shifts
• Detail oriented with excellent follow‑up practices

• Perform warehouse functions including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting
• Responsible for accurate picking, packing, auditing, tote induction, staging of products and loading/unloading trucks
• Manage day‑to‑day paperwork in a warehouse environment (picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.)
• Provide technical and maintenance support for the automated packing system during the core shift hour of production
• Performs other duties as assigned

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

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 disability.