Forklift Operator

DHL (Supply Chain) • Salt Lake City, UT

20d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock and materials within a warehouse. The role combines manual case picking, including lifting cases up to 50 pounds, with operating material-handling equipment and loading and unloading shipments. The position is described as 60% equipment operation and manual case picking and 40% loading and unloading. Operators work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, safety-focused environment and may use stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks.

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 certification 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 other material-handling equipment, such as an order (cherry) picker, sit-down forklift, clamp forklift, or electric pallet jack.
• At least six months of experience using a commercial warehouse management system such as Blue Yonder, Red Prairie, JDA, or SAP.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using forklifts or other powered equipment.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the correct number and types of products are loaded.
• Maintain appropriate inventory accuracy records and reports.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Verify load accuracy, including count, stability, and damage, and report variances.
• Change equipment batteries or LP tanks and monitor power sources as needed.
• Keep facility equipment and materials neat, clean, and orderly.
• 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.
• Paid time off, including paid holidays and vacation.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Training and career advancement opportunities.
• Eligibility for monthly performance and safety incentive bonuses for full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

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