Forklift Operator
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 of varying sizes and may use stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks. The environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused. The role regularly involves working in colder warehouse temperatures averaging 35 degrees Fahrenheit. The position pays $19.70 per hour and follows a rotating day schedule from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, including work every other weekend. Before beginning the rotating schedule, the employee must attend two weeks of New Hire Orientation, Skills, and Inventory training at the facility in Dover, Delaware, Tuesday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Requirements
- Six months of forklift operation experience.
- Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment.
- Previous experience using sit-down forklifts, including single, double, roll, and box clamps.
- Ability to work in colder warehouse temperatures averaging 35 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Ability to work every other weekend as part of the rotating day schedule.
- Ability to attend two weeks of New Hire Orientation, Skills, and Inventory training at the Dover, Delaware facility, Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, before starting the rotating schedule.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Six months of warehouse experience.
- Experience or skills in warehouse work, general labor, forklift operation, quality control, material handling, machine operation, or loading and unloading.
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.
- Maintain appropriate records and reports to support inventory accuracy.
- Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
- Verify load accuracy, including count, stability, and product condition, and report variances as necessary.
- 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.
Benefits
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the 30th day.
- PTO program, including paid holidays and vacation.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Training and career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
