Forklift Operator

DHL (Supply Chain) • Gaffney, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock within a warehouse and load and unload shipments. The work environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused. The role uses equipment such as stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks. Operators spend 80% of the specified shift using forklifts or other powered equipment to move, stock, and stage products and materials. Applicants with experience operating forklifts are preferred; applicants may be trained to operate equipment including reach trucks, clamps, dock stockers, order (cherry) pickers, sit-down forklifts, and counterbalance forklifts. The position is onsite and works the third shift, 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. Pay is $19.45 per hour. Full-time employees are eligible to qualify for quarterly attendance and safety incentive bonuses.

Requirements

• Six months of forklift operation experience.
• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment.
• Must be detail-oriented and a team player.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of warehouse experience.
• Experience operating forklifts; the employer will train applicants to operate the listed types of forklifts.

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.
• Keep appropriate records and reports to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Verify load accuracy by checking the 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 manner.
• Assist with physical inventories.
• Complete daily equipment inspections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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