Forklift Operator
About The Position
DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator/Material Handler to move stock within a warehouse environment. The role involves loading and unloading shipments, moving and staging products, 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 position is on the PM shift, 6 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., rotating on a 3-2-2 schedule. Starting pay is $21.25 per hour, with a shift differential of $2.00 per hour Monday through Thursday nights and $3.00 per hour Friday through Sunday nights. Forklift Operators use powered equipment for most of the shift and also perform material-handler duties. They are responsible for accurate shipment preparation and inventory records, equipment inspections and upkeep, compliance with applicable safety standards, and assisting with physical inventories. Forklift experience and a good work history are needed for qualified candidates.
Requirements
- Forklift operation experience is necessary; six months of forklift operation experience is listed.
- Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment.
- Forklift positions require safe forklift operation and material-handler duties, including loading, unloading, stacking, and staging products.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
- Six months of warehouse experience, preferred.
- Good work history.
Responsibilities
- Prioritize, schedule, and plan tasks for the assigned department.
- Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using forklifts or other powered equipment for 80% of the specified shift.
- Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of products are loaded.
- Maintain appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy.
- Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
- Verify load accuracy, including count, stability, and product condition, and report variances as needed.
- 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
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage; available on day one for transitioning team members and after 30 days for newly hired associates.
- Generous paid time off program.
- Flexible attendance program with the opportunity to earn additional monthly compensation for good attendance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Employee discount programs.
- 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
