Forklift Operator

DHL (Supply Chain)•Tunkhannock, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock and materials within a warehouse environment. The role involves 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 and complete full-pallet picks, putaways, replenishments, and staging according to warehouse and shipping needs. The role may also involve occasional manual case handling and lifting up to 50 pounds. The work environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused. Forklift Operators use power equipment to load, unload, move, stock, and stage products, and help ensure shipment accuracy and inventory accuracy. The stated schedule is either Sunday through Wednesday or Wednesday through Saturday, from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Pay is $19.25 per hour, plus a $1 weeknight shift premium and an additional $2 weekend night premium per hour.

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.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Safely operate sit-down, gas-powered forklifts throughout a large warehouse facility.
Move, stage, and transport full pallets of wrapped finished goods, including paper and consumer products.
Load and unload trailers and shipments safely and efficiently.
Complete full-pallet picks, putaways, replenishments, and staging based on warehouse and shipping needs.
Relocate products to designated storage, staging, and outbound areas to support inventory movement and organization.
Perform occasional manual case handling and lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
Complete required equipment inspections and follow warehouse safety procedures and material-handling guidelines.
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.
Keep appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy.
Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
Verify load accuracy, count, stability, and product condition; report variances as necessary.
Change equipment batteries or LP tanks and monitor power sources as necessary.
Maintain facility equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
Assist with physical inventories.
Perform other duties as assigned.