Forklift Operator

DHL Supply Chain • Mooresville, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock within a fast-paced, team-oriented, safety-focused warehouse. The role combines operating material-handling equipment with material handling and loading and unloading duties. Equipment operation may account for 30–90% of the work depending on production peaks; the job description also identifies loading, unloading, moving, stocking, and staging products using forklifts or other powered equipment for 80% of the specified shift.

The operator loads and unloads shipments, prepares products for shipment, verifies load accuracy, maintains inventory records, follows OSHA and MSDS standards, inspects equipment, and helps keep equipment and materials orderly. The position is listed as first shift, Monday through Friday, with hours shown as 6 a.m.–10 p.m. Pay is listed as $20.50 base pay plus a $1.50 site premium, totaling $23.00.

Requirements

• At least six months of experience operating stand-up material-handling equipment is required.
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate a stand-up Dock Stocker and Reach Truck.
• 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.
• Six months of warehouse experience.
• Six months of forklift operation experience.
• Experience operating an Order (Cherry) Picker, sit-down forklift, clamp forklift, or electric pallet jack.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using forklifts or other powered equipment.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the correct number and types of products are loaded.
• Maintain appropriate records and reports to support inventory accuracy.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Verify load counts and stability, check products for damage, and report variances.
• 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

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

What This Job Offers

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