Forklift Operator

DHL Supply Chain•Zebulon, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock within a warehouse environment. The role involves loading and unloading shipments, using equipment such as stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks. The environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused. Forklift training is available, including 4–6 weeks of initial training on first shift. The position is scheduled for first shift, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at $21.60 per hour.

Requirements

Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment.
Ability to pick up and handle up to 50 pounds.
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Six months of warehouse experience is preferred.
Six months of forklift operation experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Warehouse experience.
Warehouse Management System experience.
Forklift experience.
Material handling experience.
Experience operating stand-up and sit-down forklifts is preferred.
Ability to use attachments such as clamps, slips, and forks is preferred.

Responsibilities

Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using forklifts or other power equipment for 80% of the specified shift.
Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of products are loaded.
Maintain records and reports for inventory accuracy.
Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
Verify load accuracy, including count, stability, and product condition, and report variances.
Change equipment batteries or LP tanks and monitor power sources as necessary.
Keep facility equipment and materials neat, clean, and orderly.
Assist with physical inventories.
Complete daily equipment inspections.
Perform other duties as assigned.