Forklift Operator

DHL (Supply Chain) • Waddell, AZ

33d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator for their second shift (3:00 pm - 11:30 pm, Monday-Friday). This role involves operating material handling equipment (MHE), including Stand Up/Sit down Forklift and Reach Truck, and performing manual case picking. The position is a combination of equipment operation and manual labor, with 60% of the time dedicated to equipment operation and manual case picking, and 40% to loading/unloading duties. DHL Supply Chain has been certified as a Great Place to Work® in the US and Canada.

Requirements

• A minimum of 6 months’ experience operating Stand Up material handling equipment is required.
• Safe and efficient operation of a stand-up Up.
• Six months forklift operation experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating other material handling equipment such as Order (Cherry) Picker, Sit down, Clamp, and Electric Pallet Jack is also a plus.
• A minimum of 6 months’ experience using a commercial WMS (warehouse management system) such as Blue Yonder, Red Prairie, JDA, SAP is highly preferred.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent, preferred
• Six months warehouse experience, 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.
• Case-picking by hand up to 35lbs.
• Operating MHE, including Stand Up/Sit down Forklift and Reach Truck.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage available beginning on your 30th day
• 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
• Monthly performance and safety incentive bonuses

What This Job Offers

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