Forklift Operator

DHL Supply Chain • Desoto, TX

14d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock within a warehouse environment. The role involves loading and unloading shipments, moving, stocking, and staging products, and case picking. Operators may use stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks in a team-oriented, fast-paced, safety-focused environment. Powered-equipment operation accounts for 80% of the specified shift. The position is scheduled Thursday through Sunday from 4:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Pay is $20 per hour plus a $2 shift premium.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience operating a clamp truck.
• 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.
• Six months of warehouse experience.
• Six months of forklift operation experience.
• Previous experience using an RF scanner.
• At least 6 months of experience using a sit-down forklift.
• At least 6 months of experience using a stand-up forklift.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers and shipments.
• 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 inventory records and reports.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Verify load accuracy, count, stability, and product condition; 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.

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.
• Training and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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