Forklift Operator

DHL Supply Chain•Lockbourne, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock within a warehouse environment. The role combines forklift operation with material handling and loading/unloading duties. Equipment operation may account for 30–90% of the work depending on production peaks; the position also describes using forklifts or other powered equipment for 80% of the specified shift. The operator uses a stand-up Dock Stocker and Reach Truck and works in a team-oriented, fast-paced, safety-focused environment. The schedule is Friday through Sunday, 5:00 AM–5:30 PM, and the stated pay is $19.40. The position includes moving, loading, unloading, and staging products; preparing accurate shipments; maintaining inventory records; following safety standards; inspecting and maintaining equipment; and assisting with physical inventories.

Requirements

Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment.
Six months of warehouse experience preferred.
Six months of forklift operation experience.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
At least six months of experience using a commercial warehouse management system (WMS), such as Blue Yonder, Red Prairie, or JDA.
The role requires safe and efficient operation of a stand-up Dock Stocker and Reach Truck.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating a stand-up Dock Stocker and Reach Truck; first preference is given to candidates with this experience.
Experience operating other material-handling equipment, such as an Order (Cherry) Picker, sit-down forklift, clamp forklift, or electric pallet jack.
Experience in production, manufacturing, warehouse, general labor, quality control, material handling, loading/unloading, or equipment operation.

Responsibilities

Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using forklifts or other powered equipment.
Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of products are loaded.
Keep appropriate records and reports to support inventory accuracy.
Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
Verify load accuracy by checking load count, stability, and product damage, 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.