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Forklift Operator
full-timeColumbus

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Location

Columbus

Type

full-time

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About this role

Pay: $20.57/hour plus a $0.50/hour Shift Differential                                                                          

Shift: Monday-Friday, 3pm-11:30pm                

Location: Logistics Court, Columbus, OH 43217 

 

Forklift Operator 1

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 [email protected].

 

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.

 

 

Other facts

Tech stack
Forklift Operation,Material Handling,Loading and Unloading,Quality Control,Inventory Maintenance,Safety Compliance,Customer Service,Teamwork,Attention to Detail,Communication Skills,PPE Compliance,Equipment Inspection,Cycle Counts,Product Sorting,Shrink Wrapping,Physical Tasks

About FedEx

FedEx connects people and possibilities through our worldwide portfolio of shipping, transportation, e-commerce and digital supply chain services. For decades, we’ve been innovating to deliver more for you. Strengthening supply chains with our global network. Simplifying logistics. Enhancing tracking and visibility. And using data from every journey to make your experience better.

Our people are the foundation of our success, and FedEx has consistently ranked among the world’s most admired and trusted employers. We inspire our global workforce of more than 575,000 team members to remain absolutely, positively focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards, and the needs of their customers and communities.

Day one: 186 deliveries. Today: About 14.5 million.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Freight and Package Transportation

What you'll do

  • The Forklift Operator I is responsible for safely operating powered material handling equipment for product receipt, storage, and order fulfillment. This includes loading and unloading products, maintaining safety and quality standards, and performing routine equipment inspections.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Forklift Operator do at FedEx?

As a Forklift Operator at FedEx, you will: the Forklift Operator I is responsible for safely operating powered material handling equipment for product receipt, storage, and order fulfillment. This includes loading and unloading products, maintaining safety and quality standards, and performing routine equipment inspections..

Why join FedEx as a Forklift Operator?

FedEx is a leading Freight and Package Transportation company.

Is the Forklift Operator position at FedEx remote?

The Forklift Operator position at FedEx is based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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