Forklift Operator

DPDHL • Fort Worth, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator for their 2nd shift (3:30pm-11:30pm, Tuesday-Saturday). This role is essential to the logistics industry, involving the movement of stock within the warehouse, loading and unloading shipments, and operating various types of equipment. The environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused. DHL Supply Chain has been certified as a Great Place to Work® in the US and Canada.

Requirements

• Experience using an RF Scanner
• Ability to walk long distances during an entire shift
• Ability to repeatedly lift and stack heavy cases
• Ability to work in a physically demanding, quota-based warehouse environment
• Six months forklift operation experience
• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 6 months experience of using a pallet jack.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Six months warehouse experience

Responsibilities

• Move stock from one area to another within the warehouse environment.
• Load and unload shipments of various sizes.
• Operate equipment such as stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks.
• Manually hand pick cases and stack products while consistently meeting daily production and accuracy goals.
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED