Job Summary: Safely and efficiently operate material handling equipment to perform receiving, storage, replenishment, and shipping activities for goods at the distribution center. Key Highlights: 1. Safe operation of forklifts and material handling equipment. 2. Handling of goods in racks and logistics processes. 3. Teamwork and safety orientation. **Before you apply to a job, select your language preference from the options available at the top right of this page.** Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level. **Job Description:** **Job Purpose** Safely and efficiently operate material handling equipment (forklifts) to carry out receiving, storage, replenishment, and shipping activities for goods within the distribution center, ensuring product integrity, personnel safety, and compliance with operational and quality standards established by UPS and its customers. **Key Responsibilities** * Operate forklifts and material handling equipment in accordance with UPS **safety and safe operating policies**. * Perform **loading and unloading of goods** onto transportation vehicles, ensuring proper handling of products. * Carry out **placement and relocation of goods** in storage locations according to instructions from the warehouse management system (WMS) or supervisor directives. * Support **replenishment of picking locations** to ensure continuity of operations. * Inspect physical condition of goods and report any issues or inconsistencies identified during handling. * Conduct **pre-operational inspections of forklifts** before beginning the work shift. * Immediately report any incidents, damage to goods, or equipment anomalies. * Comply with standard operating procedures (SOPs), quality policies, and industrial safety standards. * Maintain order, cleanliness, and organization in storage and operational areas. * Support other operational activities at the distribution center as required by operations. **Job Requirements** **Academic Qualification** High school diploma. **Technical Qualification** Valid **forklift operator certification** issued by an authorized entity. **Experience** Minimum **1 year of experience** operating forklifts in distribution centers, logistics operations, or industrial plants. **Knowledge and Skills** * Safe operation of electric or internal combustion forklifts. * Handling of goods in racks and storage locations. * Basic knowledge of logistics processes: **receiving, storage, picking, and shipping**. * Good industrial safety practices. * Basic knowledge of inventory or radio frequency (RF) systems is desirable. **Competencies** * Safety orientation * Teamwork * Operational discipline * Accountability * Attention to detail * Results orientation **Job Conditions** * Work in a warehouse or distribution center environment. * Continuous operation of material handling equipment. **Employee Type:** Permanent UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.