Forklift Operator

DHL (Supply Chain)•Byhalia, MS

21d•Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator for a tire distribution center. The role involves physically handling tires and operating a forklift to move products around the warehouse for 80% of the specified shift. Operators move stock within the warehouse, load and unload shipments, 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 schedule is 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with overtime required based on business needs. Pay is $20.35 per hour.

Requirements

At least 1 year of Dock Stocker operating experience.
At least 6 months of experience using an RF Scanner.
At least 6 months of experience with a Warehouse Management System such as Red Prairie, Blue Yonder, Manhattan, SAP, or AS400.
Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment.
At least 6 months of forklift operation experience.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of Reach Truck operating experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 6 months of warehouse experience.

Responsibilities

Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using forklifts or other powered equipment for 80% of the specified shift.
Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of products are loaded.
Maintain appropriate inventory accuracy records and reports.
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.
Manually handle large, bulky items weighing up to 45 pounds.