Day Shift Forklift Operator – Safe, Efficient Warehouse

FedEx Group; Olive Branch, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Supply Chain, Inc. in Olive Branch, MS is seeking a Forklift Operator I to safely operate basic powered material handling equipment, including sit-down/stand-up forklifts and electric pallet jacks, for receipt, storage, and order fulfillment.

The role involves inventory control, daily equipment inspections, and strict adherence to OSHA safety rules, supporting a range of distribution duties as needed to meet business needs.

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
• Customer service driven
• 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
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

FedEx Supply Chain, Inc. in Olive Branch, MS is seeking a Forklift Operator I to safely operate basic powered material handling equipment, including sit-down/stand-up forklifts and electric pallet jacks, for receipt, storage, and order fulfillment.

The role involves inventory control, daily equipment inspections, and strict adherence to OSHA safety rules, supporting a range of distribution duties as needed to meet business needs.