Forklift Operator

Deutsche Post DHL Group • DeKalb, IL

119d • $21

About The Position

Hiring FORKLIFT OPERATORS for a work schedule of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 5am to 5pm, which is great for work-life balance. Our site regularly offers overtime on a voluntary basis. Prior forklift experience is not required.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using various types of forklifts or other power equipment for 80% of the 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.

Benefits

• Competitive starting wages of $21.00/hour plus a $1,000 retention bonus.
• Paid training.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits at a very low cost available at your 30th day of employment.
• 401(K) with generous company match.
• Paid vacation - Start earning PTO on your first day!
• Tuition reimbursement program available after 1 year of employment.
• Monthly attendance bonuses.
• Monthly quality bonuses earning $ or additional PTO.
• Monthly productivity bonuses, top end performers earning > $500/month.
• Employee referral program up to $500.00.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Couriers and Messengers
• Education Level: High school or GED