Forklift Operator

DHL (Supply Chain) • North Las Vegas, NV

8d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock within a warehouse and load and unload shipments of various sizes. The role combines operating material-handling equipment with material handling and loading/unloading duties; equipment operation may account for 30–90% of the work depending on production peaks. The warehouse environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused. The position requires safe and efficient operation of stand-up Dock Stockers and Reach Trucks; experience with other equipment, including Order (Cherry) Pickers, sit-down forklifts, clamps, and electric pallet jacks, is also noted as a plus. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., with overtime required based on business needs. Pay is $21.75 per hour, with a $1.00 night-shift differential. Full-time employees may qualify for quarterly attendance and safety incentive bonuses.

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.
• Overtime is required based on business needs.
• Safe and efficient operation of stand-up Dock Stockers and Reach Trucks is required for the position.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of warehouse experience.
• Six months of experience operating stand-up material-handling equipment; applicants with this experience receive first preference.
• Experience operating other material-handling equipment, such as Order (Cherry) Pickers, sit-down forklifts, clamps, or electric pallet jacks.
• Six months of experience using a commercial warehouse management system such as Blue Yonder, Red Prairie, JDA, or SAP.
• Related skills or experience in production, manufacturing, warehouse work, general labor, forklift operation, quality control, material handling, loading/unloading, equipment operation, Reach Trucks, or Dock Stockers.

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 exact number and types of products are loaded.
• Maintain 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.
• Keep facility equipment and materials neat, clean, and orderly.
• Assist with physical inventories.
• Complete daily equipment inspections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage offered on the 30th day.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Quarterly attendance and safety incentive bonuses for eligible full-time employees.
• $1.00 night-shift differential.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Training and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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