Forklift Operator

DPDHL • Hamilton Township, OH

3d • 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 forklift and other powered-equipment operation with material handling and loading/unloading duties. Equipment operation may account for 30–90% of the work depending on production peaks; operators use equipment for 80% of the specified shift. The environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused.

The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Pay is $20.00 per hour, with an additional $1.00 per hour shift differential. The position requires safe and efficient use of stand-up Dock Stockers and Reach Trucks. Other equipment may include stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks.

A forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment is required. A high school diploma or equivalent and six months of warehouse experience are preferred; six months of forklift operation experience is required.

Requirements

• At least six months of forklift operation experience.
• Safe and efficient operation of stand-up material handling equipment, including Dock Stockers and Reach Trucks.
• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment.
• Ability to perform material handling and loading/unloading duties.
• Ability to comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of warehouse experience.
• Experience operating Order (Cherry) Pickers, sit-down forklifts, clamp forklifts, or electric pallet jacks.
• Experience in production, manufacturing, general labor, quality control, material handling, loading/unloading, equipment operation, or warehouse work.

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.
• Maintain appropriate 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 as needed.
• 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.
• Pick tires and perform cleaning and other general duties.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage available 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.

What This Job Offers

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