Forklift Operator II

FedEx • Edwardsville, IL

295d • $13 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Couriers and Messengers
• Education Level: High school or GED