Forklift Operator

DHL (Supply Chain) • West Valley City, UT

29d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Second (2nd) Shift Forklift Operator. This role is crucial in one of the world's most essential industries, offering endless opportunities for growth within a global business. The position involves case-picking by hand (up to 35lbs) and operating Material Handling Equipment (MHE), including Stand-Up Forklift and Reach Truck. The role is a combination of equipment operation (30-90% depending on production needs) and performing material handling and loading/unloading duties. The shift is from 8:00 PM to 6:30 AM, Monday, Wednesday-Friday, with a pay rate of $21.00 plus a $1.00 shift differential. Full-time employees are eligible for monthly performance and attendance incentive bonuses. DHL Supply Chain has been certified as a Great Place to Work® in the US and Canada.

Requirements

• A minimum of 6 month’s experience operating Stand-Up material handling equipment is required.
• Six months forklift operation experience.
• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• First preference will be given to applicants with Stand-Up forklift experience.
• Experience operating other material handling equipment such as Order (Cherry) Picker, Stand-up, Clamp, and Electric Pallet Jack is also a plus.
• A minimum of 6 month’s 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 Forklift and Reach Truck.
• Performing material handling and loading/unloading duties.

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 attendance incentive bonuses

What This Job Offers

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