Forklift Operator

DPDHL • Las Vegas, NV

6d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a First Shift Forklift Operator to move stock within a warehouse, load and unload shipments, and perform material-handling duties. The role is a combination of equipment operation—approximately 30–90% depending on production peaks—and material handling and loading/unloading. The work environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused. Operators use equipment such as stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks. The specified schedule is Monday–Tuesday and Thursday–Friday, 5:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; overtime is required based on business needs. Pay is $21.75 per hour.

Requirements

• Six months of forklift operation experience.
• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of warehouse experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of experience operating stand-up material-handling equipment, including a stand-up Dock Stocker and Reach Truck.
• Experience operating other material-handling equipment such as an Order (Cherry) Picker, sit-down forklift, clamp forklift, or electric pallet jack.
• Six months of experience using a commercial warehouse management system such as Blue Yonder, Red Prairie, JDA, or SAP.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 necessary.
• Change equipment batteries or LP tanks and monitor power sources as necessary.
• Maintain facility equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Assist with physical inventories.
• Complete daily equipment inspections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Quarterly attendance and safety incentive bonuses for eligible full-time employees.
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage offered on the 30th day.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Training and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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