Forklift Operator

DHL Supply Chain • Jacksonville, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock and products throughout a warehouse, including case picking and loading and unloading trailers. The role uses equipment such as stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks. The environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused. Operators spend 80% of their specified shift loading, unloading, moving, stocking, and staging products and materials using forklifts or other powered equipment.

The schedule is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pay is $19.85, plus a $2.00 cold storage premium and a $2.00 shift premium. Additional incentives include an attendance bonus and performance incentive.

Requirements

• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment.
• One year of high-reach and counterbalance forklift experience.
• One year of warehouse experience, including loading, unloading, case picking, and moving pallets.

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 power equipment.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of products are loaded.
• Maintain appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Verify load accuracy, including load 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

• 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.
• Attendance bonus.
• Performance incentive.
• Cold storage premium.
• Shift premium.

What This Job Offers

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