Forklift Operator

DHL (Supply Chain) • Vonore, TN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator for their 1st shift. This role involves operating a double pallet jack to build pallets of mixed products, requiring the ability to be on your feet for the entire shift and lift up to 40 lbs repetitively. The ideal candidate will be safety-minded, quality-focused, and adept with technology. As a Forklift Operator, you will be responsible for moving stock within the warehouse, loading and unloading shipments, and potentially using equipment such as stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks. The work environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Warehouse experience including material handling skills operating various MHE.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent, preferred
• Six months warehouse experience, preferred

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

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