Forklift Operator

DHL (Supply Chain) • Town of Lowville, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock within a warehouse. The role involves loading and unloading shipments of various sizes and may use stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks. The work environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused.

The position is a weekday night shift, Monday through Thursday, 3:45 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Pay is $21.45 per hour, including a $0.75 shift differential. Associates may cash in a portion of their attendance balance each month if they meet certain criteria.

Requirements

• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment.
• Six months of forklift operation experience.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of warehouse experience.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage offered on the 30th day.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Training and career advancement opportunities.
• Opportunity to cash in a portion of attendance balance each month if certain criteria are met.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed