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. At Ryder, we have a long history of investing in our employees and providing a collaborative team-based culture that encourages growth across all levels and positions.

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

**Shifts** : Monday - Thursday 7:30pm - 6:00am

**Salary** : $23.43 per hour + $1.00 Night Shift Differential

**Location** : Milton, ON

**Requirements** : Must have Forklift and Order Picker Experience

**Why Ryder**:

- Weekly pay
- Excellent benefits package after 30 days
- 10 days of Paid Time Off upon hire
- Retirement Pension Plans
- DPSP, RRSP
- Stock options
- A safe, friendly and respectful working environment
- Recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers in 2025

**Summary**

Under the responsibility of the Logistics Supervisor, the Material Handler I performs warehouse functions, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and, cycle counting.

**Essential Functions**
- 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

**Additional Responsibilities**
- Performing duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract.
- 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**
- 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 mínimal 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

**Qualifications**
- H.S. diploma/GED preferred
- One (1) year or more related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred
- Valid Forklift Operator's License certified

**Safety Sensitive**

Non-Regulated

Tech May operate fork-lift equipment or other warehouse machinery

**Job Category**: Warehousing

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

Minimum Pay Range:
$23.43

Maximum Pay Range:
$23.43

Ryder is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Authorization to Work in Canada:
As part of our commitment to compliance with employment and immigration laws, all applicants must have valid legal authorization to work in Canada. Maintaining this authorization is the responsibility of every employee and is a condition of continued employment.

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