Forklift Operator — Fast-Paced Warehouse with Benefits

FedEx Supply Chain; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Holiday pay and PTO

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Parental leave

Paid leave and insurance

Job summary

FedEx Supply Chain is seeking a Forklift Operator I for our Georgia Albany facility. This role involves safely operating sit-down/stand-up forklifts and electric pallet jacks for receiving, storage, and order fulfillment, with strong focus on safety, accuracy, and inventory control.

The position requires handling pallets and cases, maintaining storage locations, and complying with OSHA safety standards. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential, as is the ability to follow procedures

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

Safety-conscious

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Team player

Physical strength

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 for our Georgia Albany facility. This role involves safely operating sit-down/stand-up forklifts and electric pallet jacks for receiving, storage, and order fulfillment, with strong focus on safety, accuracy, and inventory control.

The position requires handling pallets and cases, maintaining storage locations, and complying with OSHA safety standards. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential, as is the ability to follow procedures