Forklift Operator

DHL Supply Chain is Hiring! At DHL, you will play a part in one of the world's most essential industries. There has never been a better time to join DHL Supply Chain. In a global business like ours, the opportunities are endless. So, join us. Work with us. Grow with us.

The core responsibilities of this role include: case picking; moving product with powered equipment such as Sit Down Forklift; material handling that requires lifting up to 50 pounds; order picking.

Position: Forklift Operator


Shift: First Shift


Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Days: Monday - Friday

Pay: $20.00 per hour


Required Qualifications: Minimum of 1 year experience operating an electric pallet jack; sit down forklift; previous case picking experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience using an RF Scanner; previous experience using a sit down forklift; continuous physical demands such as lifting, bending, standing

In addition to the general job description below, the ideal candidate will also possess the following skills and/or experience: Loading/Unloading insulation products, Lots of lifting, standing, bending and using Sit Down Forklift, Material Handler, Loader/Unloader, Order Picking, A minimum of 6 month's experience operating material handling equipment is Preferred. Experience operating the Sit Down forklift is preferred.

Be part of the world's largest logistics company! DHL Supply Chain has been certified as a Great Place to Work® in the US and Canada! Our excellent benefits packages includes:

- Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage available beginning on your 30th day
- PTO program for all associates, including paid holidays and vacation
- 401(k) with generous company match
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Excellent training and career advancement opportunities

Grow your skills. Shape your world.

Role Purpose :

What will you do in this role? Our Forklift Operators are responsible for moving stock from one area to another within our warehouse environment. You'll load and unload shipments of various sizes, and you may use certain types of equipment such as stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks. Our environment is team oriented, fast paced and safety focused. We move products that people need and want. At DHL, YOU will be an essential part of everyday life.

Key Accountabilities :

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using various types of forklifts or other power equipment 80% of specified shift.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment ensuring the exact number and types of product is loaded.
• Keep appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy.
• Comply with all OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Verify load accuracy; check the load count, stability, and product damage, report variances as necessary.
• Change equipment battery or LP tank and monitor power source as necessary.
• Maintain the facility's equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Assist in physical inventories.
• Complete daily inspection of equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience :

• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment
• High School Diploma or Equivalent, preferred
• Six months warehouse experience, preferred
• Six months forklift operation experience

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.

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Minimum Knowledge/Skills / Abilities (indicate intensity & duration)

- Ability to spend 80% of time operating powered material handling equipment

- Basic familiarity with the warehousing

- Good written and verbal communication skills

- Ability to work specified shifts

- Ability to follow work procedures and safety rules

- Ability to read, understand, and follow directions/instructions

- Working knowledge of warehouse management system equipment