Forklift Operator

DHL Supply Chain • Lowville, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock and palletized products safely and efficiently within a fast-paced, team-oriented, safety-focused warehouse. The role operates Caterpillar electric sit-down forklifts, removing palletized product from production lines, moving it to reserve racking, retrieving pallets for the shipping dock, and loading outbound trailers. Operators may also use stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks to load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials.

The position is scheduled Monday through Thursday, 3:45 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Pay is $20.70 per hour plus a $0.75 shift premium. The work may take place in cold storage or refrigerated warehouse environments. The role requires regularly lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment.
• Ability to work effectively in cold storage or refrigerated warehouse environments.
• Strong understanding of safe product handling, proper loading techniques, and trailer safety.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining productivity expectations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly throughout the shift.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Operate Caterpillar electric sit-down forklifts to move palletized products safely and efficiently throughout the warehouse.
• Remove palletized product from production lines and transport it to assigned reserve racking locations.
• Pull pallets from reserve racking and stage them at the shipping dock for outbound shipment.
• Load product accurately and safely onto designated trailers.
• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using forklifts or other powered equipment for 80% of the specified shift.
• Pull and prepare product 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 load 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 for all associates, including paid holidays and vacation.
• 401(k) with generous company match.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Training and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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