What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator -1st Shift position at Ryder?
Position Description
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($250 at 30 days & $250 at 90 days!)
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Ryder is hiring immediately for a Storeroom Attendant / Forklift Operator in Nashville, TN!
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The purpose of this position is to accurately manage storeroom supplies for our customer. The job consists of ordering and stocking supplies, unloading trailers, and moving product around the outside yard with the use of a forklift. The job also entails the use of computer applications to receive, order, and distribute product.
About the position:
- Consistent pay: $16.00 per hour
- Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
- Requirements:
- 6 months forklift experience preferred but will train the perfect candidate!
- High school diploma or equivalent which includes:
- Ability to read and do basic mathematics
- Understand and respond to written and verbal instructions in English for the purposes of safety, work instructions, policies, etc.
- Strong technical aptitude which includes the following:
- Ability to use programs such as Outlook, Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to use scanners
- Ability to enter orders into a WMS System
- Must be able to lift 25 to 50 lbs unassisted
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to create and maintain outstanding relationships with all levels of the organization (peers, work-groups, customer, supervisors)
- Experience with the use of forklifts and pallet jacks
- Must be able to work with minimum supervision and be accountable
- Ability to operate in a fast paced environment
- Ability to multi-tasks and maintain a clean and organized work area
- May need to work overtime as assigned
- Must be able to work both indoors and outside
- Must have a personal vehicle and travel within the area approximately 25%-50% of the day
- Must have a clean driving record
- Must maintain a professional appearance and wear provided personal protection equipment such as above the ankle steel toed shoes
- Other requirements:
- Must be able to pass criminal background check and drug test.
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Why Ryder?
- Stability, paid training and growth opportunities
- Safe equipment, supportive managers and respect for our employees
- Comprehensive benefit package - Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, 401k & Stock Purchase Plan. Benefits start 30 days after hire!
- PTO accrual starts on day one
- Employee Discounts that save you money on Tools, Cars, Hotels, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel, and much more
- Forbes’ 2021 list of the “America's Best Employers for Diversity” and "America's Best Employers for Veterans"
Requirements
- 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 be a team player and able to work within a diverse work environment
- Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)Able 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 on the various work shifts
- Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices
Responsibilities
- Perform warehouse function, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and, cycle counting
- Performing duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract
- Responsible for the accurate picking and packing, auditing, tote induction, staging of products and loading and unloading of trucks
- Responsible of dealing with day to day paperwork in a warehouse environment (i.e. picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.)
- Provide technical and maintenance support for different aspects related to the automated packing system during the core shift hour of production
- Performing duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract
- Performs 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, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
