Forklift Operator

Forklift OperatorDHL 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: Load, unload, move, stack, and stage heavy tires; Perform frequent and repetitive manual handling of tires, including lifting, carrying, rotating, and stacking tires weighing up to 50 pounds; Work in a physically demanding environment; Operate equipment to transport materials, load and unload, and other tasks; Extensive hands-on material handling involving significant physical labor in addition to equipment operation.Shift: Weekend Day ShiftHours: 6:00 AM – 6:30 PMDays: Friday - SundayPay: $19.75 per hour + $2.00 shift differentialRequired Qualifications: Minimum of 6 months of recent experience operating a stand-up forklift in a warehouse or DC; Experience working in high-volume warehouse, manufacturing, or tire-handling operation.Preferred Qualifications: Experience with forklift attachments such as clamp, slip-sheet, and standard fork attachments; Experience operating a forklift in reverse for extended time; Previous experience handling tires or other bulky materials.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 include:- 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 opportunitiesGrow 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 employmentHigh School Diploma or Equivalent, preferredSix months warehouse experience, preferredSix months forklift operation experienceOur Organization is an equal opportunity employer.