Forklift Operator

DHL Supply Chain • Greer, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock within a warehouse environment. The role involves loading and unloading 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. Operators spend 80% of the specified shift loading, unloading, moving, stocking, and staging products and materials using forklifts or other powered equipment. Other duties, including work off material-handling equipment, may be assigned based on business needs.

This is a first-shift position, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., paying $19.90 per hour. Full-time employees may qualify for monthly attendance bonuses. DHL describes its benefits as including medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the 30th day, paid holidays and vacation through its PTO program, a 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and training and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Six months of warehouse experience, preferred.
• Six months of forklift operation experience.
• General warehouse and forklift experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift to load and unload containers and move products within the warehouse.
• 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 inventory 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.
• Assist with physical inventories.
• Complete daily equipment inspections.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including duties off material-handling equipment based on business needs.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage available beginning on the 30th day.
• PTO program, including paid holidays and vacation.
• 401(k) with generous company match.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Training and career advancement opportunities.
• Eligible full-time employees may qualify for monthly attendance bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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