Day-Shift Forklift Operator | Safe, Efficient Inventory

FedEx Supply Chain, Inc; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 3,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) plan with company match

Holiday pay and accrued PTO

Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary

Basic life insurance

Short-Term Disability

Paid parental leave

Paid bereavement

Jury duty

Job summary

FedEx Supply Chain, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator I for 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 5:30am-2pm) to safely operate sit-down/stand-up forklifts and electric pallet jacks for receiving, storage and order fulfillment. You will ensure product safety, quality, and accuracy while maintaining inventory integrity.

You will follow OSHA safety rules, perform daily equipment inspections, and assist with other warehouse tasks as needed to support smooth operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to operate powered basic material handling equipment, i.e. electric pallet jack and Stand-up/Sit down forklift.
• Must meet all PPE requirements.
• Strong sense of urgency, attention to detail and coordination.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading of pallets and cases from trucks and conveyor lines, by hand or equipment.
• Safely loading/unloading, transporting, and stacking materials using forklifts.
• Sorting and building products to pallets to ensure compliance with customer expectations.
• Use machinery to apply shrink wrap to pallet.
• Quality control to ensure accuracy of all transactions.
• Performing daily equipment inspections for maintenance.
• Maintain accuracy of storage locations by performing daily cycle counts and routine inventory maintenance tasks.
• Perform other distribution work functions as needed due to business volume and need.
• Adhering to strict OSHA safety rules.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Stand-up forklift

Job description

FedEx Supply Chain, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator I for 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 5:30am-2pm) to safely operate sit-down/stand-up forklifts and electric pallet jacks for receiving, storage and order fulfillment. You will ensure product safety, quality, and accuracy while maintaining inventory integrity.

You will follow OSHA safety rules, perform daily equipment inspections, and assist with other warehouse tasks as needed to support smooth operations.