Forklift Operator

DHL (Supply Chain) • Jacksonville, FL

15d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock and products throughout a warehouse. The role includes loading and unloading shipments, staging products, preparing orders for shipment, and occasionally case picking. Operators may use stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks. The warehouse environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused. The position is scheduled Friday through Sunday, 5:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pay is $19.50 per hour plus a $2.00 shift premium, with an attendance bonus.

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.
• The posting also identifies one year of stand-up, sit-down, and reach forklift experience as an ideal candidate qualification.
• The posting also identifies one year of warehouse experience, including loading, unloading, case picking, and moving pallets, as an ideal candidate qualification.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Move pallets and products throughout the warehouse.
• Load and unload trailers and shipments.
• Occasionally pick cases.
• 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 correct number and types of products are loaded.
• Maintain records and reports to support inventory accuracy.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Verify load accuracy, 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 available 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.
• Attendance bonus.

What This Job Offers

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