Forklift Operator

DPDHL • Louisville, KY

63d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for moving stock within the warehouse, loading and unloading shipments, and operating various types of forklifts and other power equipment. The work environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused. DHL is a Great Place to Work® certified company offering excellent benefits and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• 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

• Cycle Count
• Warehouse
• General Labor
• Forklift
• Quality Control
• Material Handler
• Machine Operator
• Loader/Unloader
• Order Picking
• Shipping
• Outbound
• RF
• WMS
• Reach Truck
• case picking
• attention to detail
• Sit down experience
• Experience operating other material handling equipment such as Order (Cherry) Picker, Sit-down, Clamp, Electric Pallet Jack
• A minimum of 6 month’s experience using a commercial WMS (warehouse management system) such as Blue Yonder(JDA).
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Six months warehouse experience

Responsibilities

• Operating sit down/Stand-up fork truck.
• Proper stacking of palletized product.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Follow FEFO lot code management.
• 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.

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
• Weekly performance incentive bonuses

What This Job Offers

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