Forklift Operator II 55449

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

Job summary

FedEx Group is seeking a Forklift Operator II for its Edwardsville location. This role involves safely operating complex material handling equipment for product receipt, storage, and order fulfillment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, preferred power equipment experience, and a strong sense of urgency. Competitive pay with additional benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off is offered from day one.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement program

Medical, dental, vision benefits available on day one

Paid parental leave for moms and dads

Paid bereavement and jury duty

Qualifications

• 1+ years' experience with daily power equipment operations preferred.
• Ability to operate powered complex material handling equipment.
• Must meet all PPE and fall protection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate powered material handling equipment.
• Perform full case order picking and pallet retrieval.
• Ensure quality control and accuracy of transactions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service driven

Strong sense of urgency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Forklift Operator II

Pay: $20.75/hr + $1.50/hr shift differential

Shift: Tuesday-Friday 6:00pm-4:00am

Location: 100 Enterprise Dr. Edwardsville, IL 62025

General Summary….

The Forklift Operator II is primarily responsible for safely operating complex powered material handling equipment (includes the Order Picker, Turret, Drexel, etc.) for the purpose of product receipt, storage and order fulfillment. This position is responsible for product safety, quality, legality, and integrity.

This position will be responsible for…..

• Full case order picking for replenishment, customer orders and packaging components.
• Pallet retrieval and put away in narrow aisle bulk rack storage system.
• Quality control to ensure accuracy of all transactions.
• Loading and unloading of pallets and cases from trucks and conveyor lines, by hand or equipment.
• Sorting, building and wrapping product to pallets to ensure compliance to customer expectation.
• 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.

You might be a great fit if….

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years' experience with daily power equipment operations preferred. 6-months minimum is required.
• Must meet all PPE and fall protection requirements.
• Ability to operate powered complex material handling equipment, i.e. Order Picker, Turret, Drexel, etc.
• Not afraid of working on equipment at extended heights.
• Strong sense of urgency, attention to detail and flexibility in meeting deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service driven
• Strong team player.

Physical/Cognitive Requirements
With or without accommodation:

Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, write and interpret information.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Ability to sit/walk/stand for duration of shift
• Must possess visual acuity to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to conduct physical tasks with a full range of motion throughout the warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift/carry items up to 50 pounds

FedEx Supply Chain, Inc., as well as its subsidiary companies, is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

FedEx Supply Chain is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in its application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

Perks and Benefits at FedEx Supply Chain (FSC):
• **Competitive Pay**: Competitive wages depending on your location and experience, paid bi-weekly for both full and part time opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Holiday pay and accrued paid time off programs offering both Vacation and PTO
• Medical, dental, vision and voluntary benefits available on day one
• Basic life & Basic AD&D coverage
• Supplemental Life and Supplemental AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage for full time employees following 180 days of service.
• Paid parental leave for both moms and dads
• Paid bereavement and jury duty

**Competitive Pay**: FedEx Supply Chain offers competitive hourly rates depending on your location and experience.

Pay Range: 13.99 (Min) - 26.55 (Max) Hourly