Warehouse Operations Specialist-S2

FedEx Logistics
Elk Grove Village, IL

To support continuous improvement and best practices in all aspects of Warehouse Operations, under the direction of the Warehouse Supervisor and Manager. Support site specific Air & Ocean Container Freight Stations (CFS), Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ), Distribution,Crossborder and all Interdepartmental Warehouse Products. This is achieved through meeting internal company Key Performance Indexes (KPIs) and exceeding customer's service expectations, all the while operating in a safe and company compliant manner.

  • Load/unload floor loads or palletized freight on and off trucks.
  • Operate forklift, pallet jacks, pickers, and reach-trucks, both propane and electric, in a safe and compliant manor
  • Receive and sort inventories by SKU, Customer, PO# etc, process damage exceptions
  • Operate radio frequency (RF)/ Bluetooth handheld device
  • Handle and sort returns or inbound freight logging or input in WMS system.
  • Remove selected cartons from shipments for customs examinations and/or distribution/ re-forwarding.
  • Accurately process Small Parcel / Ship Manager and able to train others
  • Pick and pack individual units from master cartons, proper repack to ensure cargo is not damaged.
  • Maintain an organized work area to assure cleanliness and safety.
  • Advise Supervisors and local Management of safety issues or equipment/building concerns.
  • Involved directly in billing activities including recording inventory levels and double checking counts.
  • Set up and establish accounts in the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
  • Anticipate, identify and resolve problems that could delay the timely movement of freight including advising customer service of carrier issues from pick-up and deliveries.
  • Routinely manages customer specific shipping activities to include picking customer orders/order fulfillment.
  • Proficiently operate the Warehouse Management System (WMS), specific to RF handheld
  • Reconcile paperwork and cargo on both Shipping & Receiving
  • Lead cycle counting to ensure inventory integrity
  • Direct temporary labor in above functions
  • Carton Handling specific to ULD Build and Breakdown
  • Carton Handling specific to CCSF Screening
  • Work multiple accounts and understand varying SOPs.

Performs other duties as assigned.

  • HS Diploma/GED required.
  • One (1) of relevant Warehouse or related experience
  • One (1) of International Freight Forwarding Warehouse Operations experience preferred
  • Thorough knowledge of distribution activities.
  • Excellent communication and comprehension skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills for freight compliance.
  • Ability to be certified on all Machine Handling Equipment (MHEs) within the facility. This includes Forklifts, pickers and reach-trucks,both Propane and Electric, and to operate these in a safe and compliant manor
  • Good math skills.
  • Ability to use good safety judgment.
  • Ability to lift 30 lbs regularly and more with appropriate assistance.
  • Ability to work within a schedule and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
  • When applicable, must be licensed to operate a vehicle and comply with all state and federal DOT regulations which include passing a physical and being 21 years of age.
  • When applicable, must have valid travel documentation (i.e. Passport) in order to cross the border.
  • Must have DG Awareness training completed
  • TSA Certified for operating within a CCSF (site specific)
  • Knowledge of all aspects of CFS and/or FTZ Operations (site specific)
  • Knowledge of US Air & Ocean Export / Import Operational processes preferred (site specific)

Preferred Qualifications: The shift for this position is 2nd Shift, Sun - Thurs, 2PM-11PM. The regularly scheduled days off for this position is Mon & Tue.

Pay Transparency: This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role across all potential locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the range is a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary for the lowest level to the current starting salary of the highest level. Actual starting pay would be determined by experience relative to the job, market level, pay at the location for this job and other job-related factors starting salary for the lowest level to the current starting salary of the highest level. Actual starting pay would be determined by experience relative to the job, market level, pay at the location for this job and other job-related factors

Pay: $15.09 - $28.63 per Hour. The typical starting pay will be around $21.50 per Hour.

Additional Details:

FedEx Logistics provides freight forwarding, as well as import and export services that allow companies to reach markets throughout the world. They help customers of all sizes solve the intricacies of shipping goods globally by providing comprehensive international ocean and air freight forwarding, surface transportation and distribution, customs brokerage, trade and customs advisory services, and advanced e-commerce and trade facilitation solutions. We’re glad you stopped by and hope your job search experience with FedEx Logistics, Inc. will be rewarding. We look forward to hearing from you!

FedEx Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

FedEx Logistics will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FAIR Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHOO) for the City of Los Angeles (LAMC 189.00)

FedEx Logistics will not rely on the wage history of a prospective employee from any current or former employer when determining the wages for such individual at any stage in the employment process, including in the negotiation or drafting of any employment contract in accordance with Philadelphia Ordinance No. 160840.

Posted 2026-06-18

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