Forklift Operator

**Job Description**:
**About Ryder**

**For almost 100 years, Ryder has provided customers around the world with integrated transportation, logistics, and supply chain management solutions that enhance the way they do business. Building and maintaining a fleet takes time, resources, and expertise few companies can spare. We are a Fortune 500 company with 800+ locations and over 40,000 employees across the US and Canada Employee satisfaction is part of our culture.**

**About the Job**:
**Type**: Full time; Permanent

**Wage**: $24.76 + $1.25 Shift Differential

**Shifts**: Monday - Thursday 6pm - 4:30am

**Location**: Cornwall, ON

**Why Ryder?**

**Weekly pay**

**Competitive wages**

**Annual Merit increase**

**Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits start after 30 days**

**RRSP and stock options**

**Retirement program and Deferred Profit Sharing**

**Ryder perks and discounts for employees - travel & hotel accommodations, automotive discounts, gym membership discounts and more**

Recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers in 2025

**Summary**

The purpose of the Material Handler II 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.

**Essential Functions**
- Pull orders accurately as assigned.
- Stage orders according to carrier location and verify: number of pallets picked as well as stage location
- 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
- Prepare receiving, storage and shipping documentation retaining product accountability throughout the logístical 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 equipment. Perform housekeeping duties

**Additional Responsibilities**
- Some locations may require a Motor Vehicles Records (MVR) check as a part of the background screening process to drive a company vehicle as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**Skills and Abilities**
- 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(s) in use
- Work overtime as assigned
- Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
- Ability to work independently and as member of a team
- Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized with excellent time management skills
- Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
- Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

**Qualifications**
- H.S. diploma/GED preferred
- One (1 year or more related warehouse experience preferred
- One (1 year or more powered industrial lift experience preferred
- Powered industrial truck certification

**Safety Sensitive**

Non-Regulated Tech-Operate fork-lift equipment or other warehouse machinery

**DOT Regulated**: No

**Job Category**: Warehousing

**Compensation Information**:
**Pay Type**:
Hourly

Minimum Pay Range:
$24.76

Maximum Pay Range:
$24.76

Ryder is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
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