Forklift Operator

DHL (Supply Chain) • Tunkhannock, PA

3d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock within a large, fast-paced, team-oriented warehouse environment. The role involves safely operating sit-down, gas-powered forklifts to move, stage, and transport full pallets of wrapped finished goods, including paper and consumer products. Operators load and unload trailers, perform full-pallet picks, putaways, replenishments, and staging, and support inventory organization and movement. Occasional manual case handling may be required, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Forklift Operators use forklifts and other power equipment to load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials for most of the shift. They prepare and verify shipments, maintain inventory records, follow warehouse safety procedures and OSHA and MSDS standards, and complete equipment inspections. The posted schedule is Friday through Sunday, 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Pay is $19.25 per hour plus a $2-per-hour weekend premium.

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.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of warehouse experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate sit-down, gas-powered forklifts throughout the warehouse.
• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using forklifts or other power equipment for 80% of the specified shift.
• Move, stage, and transport full pallets of wrapped finished goods, including paper and consumer products.
• Load and unload trailers while handling products safely and efficiently.
• Complete full-pallet picks, putaways, replenishments, and staging based on warehouse and shipping needs.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of products are loaded.
• Verify load accuracy, count, stability, and product condition, and report variances as necessary.
• Support inventory movement and organization by relocating products to designated storage, staging, and outbound areas.
• Keep appropriate inventory records and reports and assist in physical inventories.
• Perform occasional manual case handling and lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Change equipment batteries or LP tanks and monitor power sources as necessary.
• Maintain equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Complete daily equipment inspections and follow warehouse safety and material-handling procedures, including OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Affordable 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 program.
• Training and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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