Pallet Jack Operator

Job Overview
The United States Postal Service is seeking a precise and safety minded Pallet Jack Operator to join our fast moving logistics team. In this role, you will be responsible for the swift and secure movement of massive mail pallets, heavy equipment, and bulk cargo containers throughout our distribution center floor. Operating both manual and electric pallet jacks, you will bridge the ga
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p between incoming delivery trucks and our automated sorting lines. If you are someone who takes pride in maneuvering heavy loads safely through tight spaces and enjoys an active, highly coordinated warehouse environment, this position offers a secure and rewarding career path.
Key Responsibilities
• Operate electric and manual pallet jacks safely to transport heavy mail containers and loaded pallets across the facility
• Stage incoming pallets at designated sorting zones and loading docks to keep processing lines moving smoothly
• Load and unload heavy commercial trailers, positioning freight carefully to maximize transport vehicle space
• Perform routine daily safety inspections on pallet jacks, reporting any mechanical issues or battery charging needs immediately
• Shrink wrap and secure unstable mail pallets before transit to prevent package shifting or damage
• Assist with physical inventory organization, stacking pallets in designated staging grids while maintaining clear fire lanes
What Success Looks Like
Success as a Pallet Jack Operator is defined by spatial awareness, safety, and timing. Top performers move massive shipments across a crowded warehouse floor with absolute precision, avoiding tight bottlenecks and maintaining an accident free safety record. You will truly stand out in this role by anticipating the needs of the sorting and receiving teams, ensuring they never have to wait for a fresh pallet of mail to process.
Requirements and Qualifications
• Must be a United States citizen or a lawful permanent resident alien
• Must be at least eighteen years old or sixteen years old with a high school diploma
• Ability to pass a mandatory background check, federal drug screening, and physical fitness evaluation
• Physical capacity to lift up to seventy pounds independently and stand, walk, or steer for long durations
• Ability to complete internal postal service safety training and obtain an electric pallet jack operator certification
• Strong reading and communication skills in English to read warehouse grid maps, warning labels, and staging manifests
Benefits
• Highly competitive hourly starting pay with guaranteed scheduled wage steps and generous overtime potential
• Excellent federal health insurance benefits including comprehensive dental, vision, and medical plans
• Long term retirement security through the federal retirement pension system and matching thrift savings accounts
• Paid time off programs allowing you to accumulate annual vacation days and sick leave every pay period
• Thorough on the job training with paid certifications for specialized material handling equipment
• Expansive career advancement opportunities to transition into heavy forklift operation, fleet mechanics, or facility leadership
About the United States Postal Service (USPS):
As one of the nation's largest and most reliable logistics and distribution networks, the United States Postal Service (USPS) offers unparalleled federal job stability, competitive hourly wages, and comprehensive corporate benefits.
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