Forklift Operator II - FedEx Corporation

Located in: Edwardsville, IL
Shift: Tuesday- Friday 6pm to 4am
Pay Rate: $20.75 per hour
Shift Differential: $1.50 additional per hour

General Summary….

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. 

This position will be responsible for…..

• 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.

You might be a great fit if….

• 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.

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/stand for up to 10 hours per day. 
• Ability to intermittently crawl, squat, climb, twist, bend, stoop, push or pull.
• Must possess visual acuity, i.e., close, distance, and color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to lift/carry items less than 60 pounds.