Forklift Operator

DHL Supply Chain • Salt Lake City, UT

8d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock within a warehouse environment. The role combines equipment operation and manual case picking, including hand-picking cases weighing up to 50 pounds, with loading and unloading duties. The posting describes the work as approximately 60% equipment operation and manual case picking and 40% loading and unloading. Operators use material-handling equipment such as stand-up forklifts and reach trucks; other equipment may include sit-down or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks. The environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused.

The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 6:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. The stated pay is $21.00 per hour plus a $4.25 differential, for $25.25 per hour. Full-time employees may qualify for monthly performance and safety incentive bonuses. The posting also describes medical, dental, and vision coverage available beginning on the 30th day, paid holidays and vacation through a PTO program, a 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and training and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• At least six months of experience operating stand-up material-handling equipment is required.
• A forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment.
• At least six months of forklift operation experience.
• Ability to hand-pick cases weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• At least six months of experience using a commercial warehouse management system, such as Blue Yonder, Red Prairie, JDA, or SAP, is highly preferred.
• Experience operating other material-handling equipment, such as an Order (Cherry) Picker, sit-down forklift, clamp forklift, or electric pallet jack.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Six months of warehouse experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using forklifts or other power 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 needed.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available beginning on the 30th day.
• PTO program, including paid holidays and vacation.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Training and career advancement opportunities.
• Full-time employees may qualify for monthly performance and safety incentive bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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