Forklift Operator

DHL Supply Chain • Aberdeen, MD

11d • 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 of various sizes and may require using stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks. The work environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused.

This position is scheduled Friday through Sunday, 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Pay is $19.45 per hour plus a $1.50 shift differential. The first week of mandatory orientation is held onsite Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Full-time employees may qualify for monthly performance and referral bonuses.

Requirements

• Six months of sit-down forklift, general labor, and quality control experience.
• 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

• Case-pick and order-select by hand, handling items up to 45 pounds while using a sit-down forklift.
• 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 accuracy 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.
• 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, 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.
• Eligible full-time employees may qualify for monthly performance and referral bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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