Forklift Operator at FedEx Express Australia Pty Limited

New Lenox, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Forklift Operation, Material Handling, Product Receipt, Order Fulfillment, Loading, Unloading, Pallet Building, Shrink Wrapping, Quality Control, Cycle Counting, Inventory Maintenance, OSHA Safety, Attention To Detail, Coordination, Communication, Customer Service

Industry

Freight and Package Transportation

Description

Forklift Operator 1 New Lenox, IL Position Summary The Forklift Operator I is primarily responsible for safely operating basic powered material handling equipment including Sit-Down/Stand Up Forklift and Electric Pallet Jack for the purpose of product receipt, storage and order fulfillment. This position is responsible for product safety, quality, legality and integrity. Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Loading and unloading of pallets and cases from trucks and conveyor lines, by hand or equipment * Safely loading/unloading, transporting, and stacking materials using forklifts * Sorting and building products to pallets to ensure compliance with customer expectations * Use machinery to apply shrink wrap to pallet * Quality control to ensure accuracy of all transactions * Performing daily equipment inspections for maintenance * 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 * Adhering to strict OSHA safety rules * Other duties as assigned Qualifications * High school diploma or equivalent preferred * Ability to operate powered basic material handling equipment, i.e. electric pallet jack and Stand-up/Sit down forklift * Must meet all PPE requirements * Strong sense of urgency, attention to detail and coordination * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Customer service driven * Strong team player Requirements, Perks, and Benefits (US -- Exempt) 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, 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. Equal Opportunity Employer FedEx Supply Chain, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. * Know Your Rights * Pay Transparency * Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) * Employee Polygraph Protection Act E-Verify Program Participant Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' EVerify program (for U.S. applicants and employees only). Please click below to learn more: * E-Verify Notice (bilingual) * Right to Work Notice (English) / Spanish 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 FSC.TalentAcquisition@fedex.com. Perks and Benefits at FedEx Supply Chain (FSC) * Competitive Pay: Competitive wages depending on your location * and experience, paid bi-weekly for both full-time and part-time * * Tuition reimbursement program * Holiday pay and accrued paid time programs offering both * 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 coverage for full-time * employees after 180 days of service * Paid parental leave for both moms and dads * Paid bereavement and jury duty Note: Pay is based on several factors including, but not limited to, market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education/training, and a candidate's work experience. Job Disclaimer (US) Please note that this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. The Company reserves the right to modify duties or assign additional responsibilities as necessary to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility is safely operating basic powered material handling equipment, such as Sit-Down/Stand Up Forklifts and Electric Pallet Jacks, for product receipt, storage, and order fulfillment while ensuring product safety and quality. Essential duties include loading/unloading materials, sorting products onto pallets, applying shrink wrap, performing daily equipment inspections, and maintaining inventory accuracy through cycle counts.