Forklift Operator
About The Position
DHL Supply Chain Forklift Operators move stock within a warehouse, load and unload shipments of various sizes, and may operate stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks. The role combines equipment operation with material handling and loading/unloading duties. The warehouse environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused. The posted schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Base pay is $20.50, plus a $1.50 shift differential, for total pay of $22 per hour. The role requires safe and efficient operation of stand-up Dock Stockers and Reach Trucks. Experience with other material-handling equipment, such as order (cherry) pickers, sit-down forklifts, clamps, and electric pallet jacks, is an advantage. DHL Supply Chain offers medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the 30th day, paid holidays and vacation through its PTO program, a 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and training and career advancement opportunities.
Requirements
- At least six months of forklift operation experience.
- Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment.
- Safe and efficient operation of stand-up Dock Stockers and Reach Trucks.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Six months of warehouse experience preferred.
- Experience operating order (cherry) pickers, sit-down forklifts, clamps, or electric pallet jacks.
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 correct quantities and product types are loaded.
- Maintain 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 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 beginning on the 30th day.
- PTO program, including paid holidays and vacation.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Training and career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
