Forklift Operator
About The Position
DHL Supply Chain is hiring Forklift Operators to move stock within a warehouse environment. Operators load and unload shipments of various sizes and may use stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks. The environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused. The role involves operating a forklift and performing material-handler duties, including loading, unloading, stacking, staging, and palletizing products. Several day-shift schedules are available based on hiring needs and building location; available shifts may change according to site needs, so flexibility is highly desired. Pay starts at $19.65 per hour, with an additional $1.75 per hour shift differential when a workday rotates into weekends. Base pay increases to $19.90 after six months, $20.40 after 12 months, and $21.15 after 24 months.
Requirements
- Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment.
- Six months of forklift operation experience.
- Ability to safely operate a forklift and perform material-handler duties, including loading, unloading, stacking, staging, and palletizing products.
- Flexibility to work available day-shift schedules as site needs change is highly desired.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Six months of warehouse experience.
- Forklift experience is preferred, though it is not required for qualified candidates with a good work history.
- Warehouse experience is preferred.
- Applicants without forklift experience may be considered if they have a relevant, solid work history and are willing to be trained.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate forklifts and other power equipment to load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials for 80% of the specified shift.
- Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of products are loaded.
- Maintain appropriate inventory records and reports.
- Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
- Verify load accuracy, including 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 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
