Forklift Operator

DHL Supply Chain • Tunkhannock, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock and materials within a warehouse and large manufacturing facility. The role involves loading and unloading shipments, transporting and staging materials between production and storage areas, and operating powered equipment in a team-oriented, fast-paced, safety-focused environment. Equipment may include sit-down, stand-up, and clamp forklifts, as well as electric pallet jacks. The specified shift is 6:00 PM to 6:15 AM on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, including every other weekend.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate sit-down, gas-powered forklifts throughout a large manufacturing facility.
• Use forklift attachments, including clamps, to move raw materials, finished products, and production supplies.
• Unload trucks, trailers, pallets, and materials in shipping, receiving, and outbound areas.
• Transport and stage materials between production and storage areas.
• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using forklifts or other power equipment for 80% of the specified shift.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of products are loaded.
• Keep 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.
• Maintain equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Assist with physical inventories.
• Complete daily equipment inspections and follow site safety procedures and material-handling guidelines.
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED