Seasonal Forklift Operator at FedEx Express Australia Pty Limited

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Forklift Operation, Material Handling Equipment Operation, Order Picking, Inventory Maintenance, Quality Control Checks, Pallet Building, Shrink Wrapping, Equipment Checklists, Cycle Counting, Attention To Detail, Urgency, Flexibility, Communication Skills, Customer Service, Team Player

Industry

Freight and Package Transportation

Description

SEASONAL FORKLIFT OPERATOR Pay: $20.00 per hour + $0.70 shift differential Shift: 2nd Shift, Monday-Friday, 2:00PM-10:00PM Location: Bethlehem, PA 18015 The Seasonal Forklift Operator is primarily responsible for safely operating basic powered material handling equipment (excluding the Order Picker, Turret, and Drexel) for product receipt, storage, and order fulfillment. This position is accountable for product safety, quality, legality, and integrity. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES * Perform full case order picking for replenishment, customer orders, and packaging components. * Retrieve and put away pallets in narrow aisle bulk rack storage systems. * Conduct quality control checks to ensure transaction accuracy. * Load and unload pallets and cases from trucks and conveyor lines by hand or equipment. * Sort and build product on pallets to meet customer expectations. * Use machinery to apply shrink wrap to pallets. * Complete pre- and post-equipment checklists. * Maintain storage location accuracy through daily cycle counts and routine inventory maintenance. * Perform other distribution tasks as needed based on business volume and operational needs. EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE * High school diploma or equivalent required. * Ability to operate basic powered material handling equipment (e.g., electric pallet jack, forklift). * Must meet all PPE and fall protection requirements. * Ability to work 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. REQUIREMENTS, PERKS, AND BENEFITS (US – NON-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 [https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf] * Pay Transparency [https://www.laborposters.org/posters/federal-pay-transp-english-formattedesqa508c.pdf] * Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) [https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf] * Employee Polygraph Protection Act [https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf] E-VERIFY PROGRAM PARTICIPANT Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ E-Verify program (for U.S. applicants and employees only). Please click below to learn more: * E-Verify Notice (bilingual) [https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf] * Right to Work Notice (English) [https://ftn.fedex.com/careers/OSC_Right_to_Work_Poster.pdf] / Spanish [https://ftn.fedex.com/careers/OSC_Right_to_Work_Poster_ES.pdf] 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 [FSC.TalentAcquisition@fedex.com]. PERKS AND BENEFITS AT FEDEX SUPPLY CHAIN (FSC) Competitive Pay: FedEx Supply Chain offers competitive hourly rates depending on your location and experience. * 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 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 Seasonal Forklift Operator is primarily responsible for safely operating basic powered material handling equipment for product receipt, storage, and order fulfillment, while ensuring product safety and quality. Key duties include performing full case order picking, retrieving and putting away pallets, conducting quality control checks, and loading/unloading trucks.