Forklift Operator

DHL (Supply Chain)•Whiteland, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock within a warehouse environment and load and unload shipments. The role combines operating material-handling equipment with material handling and loading/unloading duties. Equipment operation may account for 30–90% of the role depending on production peaks; the general role description states that forklifts or other power equipment are used for 80% of the specified shift. The work environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused.

Requirements

At least six months of forklift operation experience.
At least six months of experience operating stand-up material-handling equipment is required for this position.
Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Six months of warehouse experience.
Experience operating stand-up Dock Stocker and Reach Truck equipment; first preference is given to applicants with this experience.
Experience operating other material-handling equipment, such as Order (Cherry) Picker, sit-down forklift, clamp forklift, or electric pallet jack.

Responsibilities

Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using forklifts or other powered equipment.
Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of products are loaded.
Keep records and reports to support inventory accuracy.
Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
Verify load accuracy, including count, stability, and product condition, and report variances.
Change equipment batteries or LP tanks and monitor the power source as necessary.
Keep facility equipment and materials neat, clean, and orderly.
Assist with physical inventories.
Complete daily equipment inspections.
Perform other duties as assigned.