Forklift Operator

DHL (Supply Chain) • Taylor, PA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock and materials 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 work environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused.

The role includes picking customer orders or shipments, counting inventory, transporting orders to shipping locations, and assisting with physical inventories. Operators use forklifts and other power equipment for loading, unloading, moving, stocking, and staging products and materials for 80% of the specified shift. They also prepare shipments, maintain inventory records, verify load accuracy and product condition, comply with safety standards, inspect equipment, and keep the facility and work area orderly.

Base pay is $20.00 per hour. The listed schedule is Monday 7:30 AM–7:00 PM, Tuesday 8:30 AM–7:00 PM, Wednesday 8:30 AM–7:00 PM, and Friday 9:00 AM–6:30 PM.

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.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Six months of warehouse experience is preferred.
• Experience with stand-up narrow aisle forklifts, including Crown Center Steer and High Reach with extending forks, is identified as an ideal-candidate qualification.
• Warehousing, quality assurance, shipping, and receiving skills or experience are identified as ideal-candidate qualifications.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of warehouse experience.
• Experience with stand-up narrow aisle forklifts, including Crown Center Steer and High Reach with extending forks.
• Warehousing, quality assurance, shipping, and receiving skills or experience.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently pick customer orders or shipments and ensure the correct number and type of products are loaded and shipped.
• Count product inventory accurately by location.
• Transport orders to shipping locations using non-powered material handling equipment.
• Assist with physical inventories.
• Maintain a clean, neat, orderly, and safe work area.
• 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 inventory accuracy records and reports.
• 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.
• Complete daily equipment inspections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage available beginning on the 30th day.
• PTO program for all associates, including paid holidays and vacation.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Training and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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