Forklift Operator

DHL Supply Chain•Newville, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock and materials between areas of 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. The position is on 2nd Shift (9G), 9:00 PM–7:00 AM, Wednesday through Saturday. Pay is $18.45 per hour plus a $1.50 shift premium. Forklift operators use forklifts or other power equipment for most of the shift, maintain inventory accuracy and equipment, and follow applicable safety standards.

Requirements

Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment.
Six months of warehouse experience is listed as preferred in the education and experience section; the posting separately states a minimum of six months of warehouse experience under Required Qualifications.
Six months of forklift operation experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating stand-up forklifts.
Experience with slip-sheet forklifts.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Six months of warehouse experience.

Responsibilities

Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using forklifts or other power 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 records and reports for 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.