Forklift Operator

DHL Supply Chain • Las Vegas, NV

7d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock within a warehouse, load and unload shipments, and help maintain inventory accuracy. The role combines forklift operation with material handling and loading/unloading duties. Equipment operation may account for 30–90% of the work depending on production levels; the general role description specifies using forklifts or other powered equipment for 80% of the shift. The work environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused.

This is a second-shift position, Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Overtime may be required based on business needs. The pay rate is $21.75 per hour, and eligible full-time employees may qualify for quarterly attendance and safety incentive bonuses.

Requirements

• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment.
• Six months of forklift operation experience.
• Overtime availability based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of warehouse experience.
• Six months of experience operating stand-up material handling equipment; experience with stand-up Dock Stockers and Reach Trucks is particularly preferred.
• Experience operating other material handling equipment, such as an Order (Cherry) Picker, sit-down forklift, clamp forklift, or electric pallet jack.
• Experience using a commercial warehouse management system, such as Blue Yonder, Red Prairie, JDA, or SAP.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain appropriate records and reports to support inventory accuracy.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Verify load accuracy, including load count, stability, and product condition, and report variances.
• Change equipment batteries or LP tanks and monitor the power source 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

• Quarterly attendance and safety incentive bonuses for eligible full-time employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage offered on the 30th day.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• $1.00 night shift differential.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Training and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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