Forklift Operator

DHL (Supply Chain) • Springfield, MO

12d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock within a warehouse environment and load and unload shipments of various sizes. The role combines equipment operation, which may account for 30–90% of work depending on production peaks, with material handling and loading and unloading duties. Operators 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 scheduled Monday through Thursday, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., and pays $20.15 per hour. A forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment is required. The company describes benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the 30th day, PTO including paid holidays and vacation, a 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and training and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• At least six months of forklift operation experience.
• A forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment.
• Safe and efficient operation of stand-up Dock Stocker and Reach Truck equipment is required for this position.
• At least six months of experience operating stand-up material handling equipment is required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of warehouse experience.
• Experience operating Order (Cherry) Pickers, sit-down forklifts, clamp forklifts, or electric pallet jacks.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain appropriate inventory accuracy records and reports.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Verify load accuracy, count, stability, and product condition, 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.

Benefits

• Affordable medical coverage beginning on the 30th day.
• Affordable dental coverage beginning on the 30th day.
• Affordable 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
• Education Level: High school or GED