What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator - 6:00 am - 4:30 pm position at Ryder?
Position Description
Our team is growing!
Ryder is hiring Forklift Operators in Charlotte, NC!
The purpose of this position is to accurately transfer product, both physically and logically, into and/or out of warehouse locations, load/unload trailers, move product throughout the facility with powered industrial equipment and perform inventory counts as required.
About the position:
- Consistent pay: $17/hour
- Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm
- ***Plan to work 2 Saturdays per month***
- Requirements:
- Must have at least 2 years of sit down forklift experience
- Sitdown forklift certified
- Attention to Details
- Other requirements: Must be able to pass criminal background check and drug test
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Paid Time Off provided for COVID vaccination appointments!
Why Ryder?
- Strong Safety culture, including safe and reliable equipment, paid training
- Stability and growth opportunities
- Competitive benefits package, vacation & PTO in the first year!
- Weekly pay, direct deposit is available!
- Forbes’ 2019 list of the “World’s Best Employers”
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Minimum of two years of related warehouse and powered industrial lift experience required
- Ability to read, do basic mathematics, understand and respond to written and verbal instructions in English for the purposes of safety, work instructions, policies, etc.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
- Ability to input data into computer system
- Work overtime as assigned
Responsibilities
- Read, interpret, and apply Warehouse Management System (WMS) order instructions
- Recognize and correct potential process errors before actions adversely affect the customer
- Recognize damaged product at any point in the warehousing process and take appropriate action when discovered.
- Pull orders accurately as assigned
- Stage orders according to carrier location and verify: number of pallets picked as well as stage location
- Prepare receiving, storage and shipping documentation retaining product accountability throughout the logistical process
- Be aware of and follow location and work center Safety and Security policies and procedures
- May be required to train others in various warehouse functions, including the safe operation of various powered industrial lift equipmen, perform housekeeping duties and other duties as assigned
- Operate fork-lift equipment or other warehouse machinery
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.
