Forklift Operator I 54926

FedEx Group; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Forklift Operator I to safely operate powered material handling equipment for product receipt, storage, and order fulfillment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a team environment. Responsibilities include order picking, loading/unloading, and maintaining inventory accuracy. Competitive pay and benefits are offered from day one.

Benefits

Competitive pay, paid bi-weekly

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holiday pay

Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits from day one

Life, AD&D, disability coverage

Paid parental leave, bereavement, and jury duty leave

Qualifications

• Ability to operate powered material handling equipment.
• Must meet PPE and fall protection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Full case order picking for replenishment and customer orders.
• Loading and unloading pallets and cases from trucks.
• Maintaining storage location accuracy via daily cycle counts.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electric Pallet Jacks

Forklifts

Job description

Located on:

Berens Drive New Lenox, IL

Shift:

Friday - Sunday, 6pm to 6am

Pay Rate:

$21.69 per hour

Shift Differential:

$3.50 additional per hour

General Summary

The Forklift Operator I is primarily responsible for safely operating basic powered material handling equipment (excluding the Order Picker, Turret, and Drexel) for product receipt, storage, and order fulfillment. This role ensures product safety, quality, and legality.

Responsibilities include:

• Full case order picking for replenishment, customer orders, and packaging components.
• Pallet retrieval and placement in narrow aisle bulk rack storage systems.
• Quality control to ensure transaction accuracy.
• Loading and unloading pallets and cases from trucks and conveyor lines, by hand or equipment.
• Sorting and building product pallets to meet customer expectations.
• Using machinery to apply shrink wrap to pallets.
• Performing pre- and post-equipment checklists.
• Maintaining storage location accuracy via daily cycle counts and routine inventory tasks.
• Performing other distribution functions as needed based on business volume.

Ideal Candidate

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to operate powered material handling equipment such as electric pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Must meet PPE and fall protection requirements.
• Ability to work at heights.
• Strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, and flexibility.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Customer service oriented.
• Team player.

Physical and Cognitive Requirements:

• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, write, interpret information, and perform basic math.
• Use hands to handle or feel objects.
• Stand, sit, or walk for the duration of the shift.
• Visual acuity to perform job functions.
• Physical ability to perform tasks with full range of motion.
• Lift/carry items up to 50 pounds.

FedEx Supply Chain is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities. To request accommodations, contact [e-mail].

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive pay, paid bi-weekly.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits from day one.
• Life, AD&D, disability coverage.
• Paid parental leave, bereavement, and jury duty leave.

Pay Range: $12.21 - $23.17 per hour