Forklift Operator
About The Position
DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock within a fast-paced, team-oriented, safety-focused warehouse. The role combines equipment operation with material handling and loading/unloading duties. Equipment operation may account for 30–90% of the work depending on production peaks; the general role description specifies using forklifts or other power equipment for 80% of the shift. The operator loads and unloads shipments, moves and stages products, prepares orders for shipment, maintains inventory records, checks load accuracy and product condition, and helps keep equipment and the facility orderly. The position is on second shift, 4:00 p.m.–4:00 a.m., every other Wednesday and Thursday through Saturday. Pay is $20.15 per hour, with an additional $1.00 per hour for working second shift.
Requirements
- 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, preferred.
- Six months of warehouse experience, preferred.
- Six months of forklift operation experience.
- Experience or skills related to production, manufacturing, warehouse work, general labor, forklift operation, quality control, material handling, loading/unloading, equipment operation, reach trucks, or dock stockers.
Responsibilities
- Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using forklifts or other power equipment.
- Pull and prepare products 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 count, stability, and product condition, and report variances as necessary.
- Change equipment batteries or LP tanks and monitor power sources as necessary.
- Maintain facility equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
- Assist with physical inventories.
- Complete daily equipment inspections.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the 30th day.
- PTO program, including paid holidays and vacation.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Training and career advancement opportunities.
- Additional $1.00 per hour for working second shift.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
