Forklift Operator

DHL Supply Chain•Union City, GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock within a warehouse environment. The role involves operating material handling equipment, including a stand-up forklift, for approximately 95% of the day and hand case-picking of items weighing up to 35 pounds for approximately 5% of the day. The operator must be able to work in a 34-degree cold environment. The work environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused. The position is on the first shift, Wednesday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pay is $19.75 per hour, with an additional $0.75 for the ref department. Full-time employees may qualify for a monthly performance incentive bonus.

Requirements

At least six months of stand-up forklift operating experience.
Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment.
Ability to work in a 34-degree environment.
Ability to hand-pick cases weighing up to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Six months of warehouse experience.
Six months of forklift operation experience.

Responsibilities

Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using forklifts or other powered equipment.
Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the correct number and types of products are loaded.
Maintain records and reports to support inventory accuracy.
Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
Verify load accuracy, count, stability, and product condition, and report variances.
Change equipment batteries or LP tanks and monitor power sources as needed.
Keep facility equipment and materials neat, clean, and orderly.
Assist with physical inventories.
Complete daily equipment inspections.
Perform other duties as assigned.