Forklift Operator

DHL (Supply Chain) • Forney, TX

22d • 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 and using equipment such as stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks. The work environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused. The position includes loading and unloading tires, case picking, material handling, and order picking, with lifting, standing, bending, and working at elevated heights when required.

The scheduled first shift is 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. Pay is $19.25 per hour. Full-time employees may qualify for monthly attendance incentives and productivity bonuses.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience operating an electric pallet jack and stand-up reach forklift.
• Previous case-picking experience.
• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment.
• Six months of forklift operation experience.
• Ability to perform physical work involving lifting, standing, and bending and to work comfortably at elevated heights when required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of warehouse experience.
• Previous experience using an RF scanner.
• Previous experience using a stand-up forklift or stand-up reach truck.
• At least six months of experience operating material-handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 needed.
• Keep facility equipment and materials neat, clean, and orderly.
• Assist with physical inventories.
• Complete daily equipment inspections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Monthly attendance incentives and productivity bonuses may be available to eligible full-time employees.
• 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