Forklift Operator

DHL (Supply Chain) • Graniteville, SC

41d • Onsite

About The Position

Forklift Operators are responsible for moving stock from one area to another within our warehouse environment. You’ll load and unload shipments of various sizes, and you may use certain types of equipment such as stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks. Our environment is team oriented, fast paced and safety focused. We move products that people need and want. At DHL, YOU will be an essential part of everyday life.

Requirements

• Six months’ forklift experience.
• Six months’ warehouse experience.
• Ability to work swing shift.
• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment
• Six months warehouse experience, preferred
• Six months forklift operation experience

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or Equivalent, preferred

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using a forklift, sit down-lift, or other power equipment 80% of specified shift.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment ensuring the number and type match customer requests.
• Comply with all OSHA and safety standards.
• Change battery in equipment.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a neat and orderly fashion while ensuring daily inspection of equipment.
• Ensure load accuracy.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using various types of forklifts or other power equipment 80% of specified shift.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment ensuring the exact number and types of product is loaded.
• Keep appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy.
• Comply with all OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Verify load accuracy; check the load count, stability, and product damage, report variances as necessary.
• Change equipment battery or LP tank and monitor power power source as necessary.
• Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Assist in physical inventories.
• Complete daily inspection of equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage available beginning on your 30th day
• PTO program for all associates, including holiday shift premium at time and a half for hours worked and vacation
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Excellent training and career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

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