Forklift Operator

DHL (Supply Chain) • Salt Lake City, UT

20d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock within a warehouse environment. The role combines equipment operation and manual case picking, including case-picking by hand of items up to 50 pounds, with loading and unloading duties. The posting describes the work as 60% equipment operation and manual case picking and 40% loading and unloading. Operators may use stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks. The environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused.

The position is listed as a weekday nights third-shift role, with hours of 6:00 pm to 6:00 am on Monday and Saturday–Sunday. Pay is $21.00 per hour plus a $5.25 differential, for $26.25 per hour. Full-time employees may qualify for monthly performance and safety incentive bonuses.

Requirements

• At least six months of forklift operation experience.
• At least six months of experience operating stand-up material-handling equipment is required.
• A forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Six months of warehouse experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating other material-handling equipment, such as an order (cherry) picker, sit-down forklift, clamp forklift, or electric pallet jack.
• At least six months of experience using a commercial warehouse management system such as Blue Yonder, Red Prairie, JDA, or SAP is highly preferred.
• 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.
• Maintain appropriate inventory records and reports.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Verify load accuracy, including count, stability, and product condition, and report variances as needed.
• Change equipment batteries or LP tanks and monitor power sources as needed.
• Maintain facility equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly manner.
• Assist with physical inventories.
• Complete daily equipment inspections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Manually case-pick items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Operate stand-up forklifts and reach trucks; the position also involves loading and unloading.

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.
• Training and career advancement opportunities.
• Monthly performance and safety incentive bonuses may be available to eligible full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

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