Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading contract logistics provider. Combining value-added and management services with traditional fulfillment and distribution, our customized, integrated logistics solutions drive efficiency, improve quality and create competitive advantage. By joining DHL Supply Chain you are joining a company that offers limitless opportunities to grow. We're proud of our supportive work environment where employees are given the tools and training they need to learn, grow and succeed.

Location: 1800 Union Airpark Blvd, Vandalia, OH 45377

Starting Pay: Up to $23.00 per hour. An additional $.50 per hour for hours worked with start times between 5:30pm Friday and 9:30pm Sunday. Yearly raises and market increases. Forklift training provided.

Bonus opportunities: Yes. Monthly production bonuses: Yes. Quarterly attendance and retention bonuses.

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.