Forklift Operator

DHL (Supply Chain) • Jackson, GA

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. Operators use forklifts or other powered equipment for loading, unloading, moving, stocking, and staging products and materials for 80% of the specified shift. The role also includes preparing products for shipment, maintaining inventory accuracy, complying with safety standards, inspecting equipment, and assisting with physical inventories.

This position is a weekend day shift, Friday through Sunday, from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. Pay is $19.75 per hour plus a $2.00 shift premium.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent experience operating a stand-up, sit-down, or reach forklift in a warehouse setting.
• Experience working in a high-volume warehouse.
• Ability and willingness to lift, bend, and stack cases for most of the shift.
• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment.
• At least six months of forklift operation experience.

Nice To Haves

• At least six months of experience using an RF scanner in a warehouse setting.
• Experience picking cases in a warehouse setting.
• 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 correct number and types of products are loaded.
• Maintain appropriate inventory records and reports.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Verify load accuracy, count, stability, and product condition, and report variances as needed.
• Change equipment batteries or LP tanks and monitor power sources as needed.
• Keep facility equipment and materials neat, clean, and orderly.
• Assist with physical inventories.
• Complete daily equipment inspections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Load and unload trucks; pick full pallets and single cases; and operate equipment to transport materials.

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.
• Training and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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