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.

**Summary**

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

**Hourly Rate**: $23.43 per hour + $1.00 per night shift premium

**Shift**: Monday to Thursday 7:30pm to 6:00am

**Job Type**: Full-time

**Location**: Milton, ON

**Why Ryder**:

- Excellent benefits package after 30 days (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Benefits including Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Employee discount of 15% on Ryder stock
- A safe, friendly and respectful work environment
- Ryder was recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers in 2025

**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
- Recruiter: Kathy Zhang:_
- Business Hours: M to F, 8:00am to 5:00pm EST_

**Job Category**: Warehousing

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

Minimum Pay Range:
$23.43

Maximum Pay Range:
$23.43

Ryder is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
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