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FedEx Logistics Forklift Operator I in New Lenox, Illinois

Located at: Cherry Hill Industrial Park New Lenox IL 60451

Schedule: 2nd Shift (Mon-Fri 3:00 pm- 11:00 pm)

General Summary….

The Forklift Operator I is primarily responsible for safely operating basic powered material handling equipment (excluding the Order Picker, Turret and Drexel) for the purpose of product receipt, storage and order fulfillment. This position is responsible for product safety, quality, and legality.

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 and build product to pallets to ensure compliance to customer expectation.

  • Use of machinery to apply shrink wrap to pallets.

  • Perform a pre- and post-equipment checklist.

  • 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….

    Education/Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • Ability to operate powered basic material handling equipment, i.e. electric pallet jack, forklift, etc.

  • 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.

    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/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.

    FedEx Supply Chain, Inc., as well as its subsidiary companies, is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

    The FedEx Logistics companies are 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 Fxl.talentacquisition@fedex.com .

Job ID: 51833

Schedule: Full-time

Requsition ID: 51833

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