Weekend Warehouse Forklift Operator - Growth & Benefits

FedEx Group; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Holiday pay and PTO

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life insurance

AD&D coverage

Disability benefits

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Job summary

FedEx Supply Chain in the United States is hiring a Forklift Operator I for weekend shifts (Friday–Sunday, 6:00am–6:00pm). The role focuses on safely operating sit-down/stand-up forklifts and electric pallet jacks to receive, store, and fulfill orders while maintaining product safety, quality, and accuracy.

The position emphasizes compliance with OSHA standards, daily equipment inspections, accurate inventory handling, and teamwork in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to operate powered material handling equipment (electric pallet jack, forklifts).
• Strong attention to detail and safe work practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload pallets/cases from trucks and conveyors manually or with equipment.
• Safely operate forklifts and pallet jacks for material handling.
• Sort and build pallets to meet customer expectations.
• Apply shrink wrap to pallets and ensure proper packaging integrity.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Maintain accurate storage locations and perform cycle counts.
• Assist with other distribution tasks as needed by business volume.
• Adhere to OSHA safety rules and company policies.
• Support continuous improvement and safety initiatives.

Skills

Team player

Customer service oriented

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Stand-up forklift

Job description

FedEx Supply Chain in the United States is hiring a Forklift Operator I for weekend shifts (Friday–Sunday, 6:00am–6:00pm). The role focuses on safely operating sit-down/stand-up forklifts and electric pallet jacks to receive, store, and fulfill orders while maintaining product safety, quality, and accuracy.

The position emphasizes compliance with OSHA standards, daily equipment inspections, accurate inventory handling, and teamwork in a fast-paced warehouse environment.