Forklift Operator

DHL Supply Chain • Tunkhannock, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator for its Family Care Department. The role moves raw materials, finished products, production supplies, and other stock within a manufacturing facility and warehouse environment. Operators use sit-down, gas-powered forklifts and attachments such as clamps, and may also use other forklifts or power equipment, including electric pallet jacks. The environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused.

The stated shift is 6:00 PM to 6:15 AM on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, including every other weekend. Pay is $21.25 per hour, including plant and shift premiums, with an additional $2 per hour weekend night premium.

DHL Supply Chain describes itself as the world’s largest logistics company and an equal opportunity employer.

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.
• Six months of warehouse experience.
• Six months of forklift operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate sit-down, gas-powered forklifts throughout a large manufacturing facility.
• Use forklift attachments, including clamps, to move raw materials, finished products, and other production supplies.
• Transport and stage materials between production and storage areas.
• Load materials onto production equipment or machinery as needed.
• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using forklifts or other power equipment for 80% of the specified shift.
• Pull and prepare product 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, including count, stability, and product condition, and 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 in physical inventories.
• Complete daily equipment inspections and follow site safety procedures and material-handling guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed