Forklift Operator

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 product receipt, storage and order fulfillment. This position ensures product safety, quality, legality and integrity.

• Loading and unloading 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
• Using machinery to apply shrink wrap to pallets
• Performing quality control to ensure accuracy of all transactions
• Performing daily equipment inspections for maintenance
• Maintaining accuracy of storage locations by performing daily cycle counts and routine inventory maintenance tasks
• Performing other distribution work functions as needed due to business volume and need
• Adhering to strict OSHA safety rules

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Ability to operate basic powered material handling equipment (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

• Ability to follow policies and procedures
• Ability to read, write and interpret information
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide
• Ability to use hands, fingers, 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 a warehouse environment
• Ability to lift/carry items up to 50 pounds

Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Day Shift)

Location:

Saxonburg, PA 16056

Pay: $21.50 per hour

• Competitive hourly rate based on location and experience
• 401(k) plan with company match after 1 year
• 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

Fed Ex Supply Chain, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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).

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.