Day Shift Forklift Operator: Safe Handling & Benefits

FedEx Ground; Kentucky; On-site; USD 17,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Holiday pay and PTO

Medical benefits

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability

Parental leave

Bereavement/Jury duty

Job summary

FedEx Supply Chain is seeking a Forklift Operator I 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 compliance with OSHA rules while maintaining inventory accuracy.

The role emphasizes manual handling, pallet building, and routine equipment checks within a fast-paced warehouse environment in the United States. Training and benefits apply to full-time staff.

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

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sit-Down forklift

Stand-Up forklift

Electric Pallet Jack

Job description

FedEx Supply Chain is seeking a Forklift Operator I 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 compliance with OSHA rules while maintaining inventory accuracy.

The role emphasizes manual handling, pallet building, and routine equipment checks within a fast-paced warehouse environment in the United States. Training and benefits apply to full-time staff.