Forklift Warehouse Operator

Position Description

Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Material Handler in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.

• Hourly Pay $19.25 per hour
• Additional Pay: $2.00 per hour when assigned to second shift
• $0.75 pay increase after 6 months of employment
• Schedule:
  
  2nd Shift Wednesday - Saturday 4:00 pm - 4:00 am (Half day on Wednesday)

• Weekly pay
• On‑the‑job paid training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) (company match) – start at 30 days
• Paid Time Off
• Employee stock discount 15%
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics, cell phones, travel, and more
• 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 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 part of a team
• Team player capable of working in a diverse environment
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships at all organizational levels
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Punctual with a good attendance record
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision
• High level of initiative
• Accuracy under pressure
• Can lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs
• Can stand for long periods of time
• Follows health and safety methods
• Available for a flexible schedule across various work shifts
• Detail oriented with excellent follow‑up practices

• Perform warehouse functions including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting
• Operate within performance measurement guidelines of the contract
• Accurately pick, pack, audit, tote, induce, stage products, and load/unload trucks
• Handle day‑to‑day paperwork in a warehouse environment (picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.)
• Provide technical and maintenance support for automated packing systems during core shift hours of production
• Perform other duties as assigned

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle record checks, 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 a disability.