Forklift Operator

DPDHL • Springfield, MO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to join their team. This role is essential in the logistics industry, offering opportunities for growth within a global company. The position involves operating equipment (30-90% of the time, depending on production needs) as well as performing material handling and loading/unloading duties. The work environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused. Operators are responsible for moving stock within the warehouse, loading and unloading shipments, and using various types of equipment such as stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks. DHL Supply Chain has been certified as a Great Place to Work® in the US and Canada.

Requirements

• A minimum of 6 month’s experience operating stand-up material handling equipment is required.
• Safe and efficient operation of a stand-up Dock Stocker and Reach Truck.
• Six months warehouse experience.
• Six months forklift operation experience.
• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating other material handling equipment such as Order (Cherry) Picker, Sit-down, Clamp, Electric Pallet Jack is also a plus.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent, preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 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

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage available beginning on your 30thday
• PTO program for all associates, including paid holidays and vacation
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Excellent training and career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED