Forklift Operator

Position Details Position: 1st Shift Coordinator Lead Shift: Mon - Fri 6:00 am to 2:30 am Pay rate: $21 per hour Desired skills: Production, Manufacturing, Warehouse, General Labor, Forklift, Quality Control, Material Handler, Loader / Unloader, Equipment Operator, Reach Truck, Dock Stocker Minimum of 6 months experience operating stand‑up material handling equipment is required. First preference for such experience; experience with Order (Cherry) Picker, Sit‑down, Clamp, or Electric Pallet Jack is a plus. Position combines equipment operator duties (30–90% based on peak times) with material handling and loading/unloading duties. Preferred: Minimum of 6 months experience using a commercial WMS (Blue Yonder, Red Prairie, JDA, SAP, Manhattan). Benefits Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage offered after 30 days. Paid vacation and holidays. 401(k) with generous company match. Tuition reimbursement program. Excellent training and career advancement opportunities. Role Purpose 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 needed. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr