Forklift Operator 2

FedEx • Gahanna, OH

18h • $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator II is primarily responsible for safely operating complex powered material handling equipment (including 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months of experience with daily power equipment operations; 1+ years preferred.
• Must meet all PPE and fall protection requirements.
• Ability to operate complex powered material handling equipment such as Order Picker, Turret, Drexel, etc.
• Comfortable 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.
• 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, or stand for the duration of the 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

Responsibilities

• Perform full case order picking for replenishment, customer orders, and packaging components.
• Retrieve and put away pallets in a narrow aisle bulk rack storage system.
• Conduct quality control checks to ensure accuracy of all transactions.
• Load and unload pallets and cases from trucks and conveyor lines, by hand or using equipment.
• Sort, build, and wrap product on pallets to ensure compliance with customer expectations.
• Maintain accuracy of storage locations by performing daily cycle counts and routine inventory maintenance tasks.
• Perform other distribution work functions as needed based on business volume and operational needs.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement program
• Holiday pay and accrued paid time off (Vacation and PTO)
• Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits available on day one
• Basic life insurance
• Basic AD&D coverage
• Supplemental Life and Supplemental AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (for full-time employees after 180 days of service)
• Paid parental leave for both moms and dads
• Paid bereavement and jury duty

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees