Forklift Operator

DPDHL•Manchester, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock and materials within a warehouse environment. The role includes loading and unloading shipments and may involve using stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks. The work environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused. The position is at the Ascensia site, on first shift from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at $18.45 per hour. Forklift operators spend 80% of their specified shift loading, unloading, moving, stocking, and staging products and materials. The position also involves preparing shipments, maintaining inventory records, following safety standards, inspecting equipment, and supporting inventory activities.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Six months of warehouse experience.
Previous experience operating a Very Narrow Aisle forklift.
Previous experience operating a reach truck.

Responsibilities

Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using forklifts or other powered equipment for 80% of the specified shift.
Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the correct 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.