Forklift Operator

DHL (Supply Chain)•Jackson, GA

33d•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, transporting, stocking, and staging products, and may require operating stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks. The work environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, physically demanding, and safety-focused. Operators use forklifts or other powered equipment for 80% of the specified shift and help maintain accurate inventory and orderly equipment and materials.

Requirements

At least one year of recent experience operating a stand-up, sit-down, or reach forklift in a warehouse setting.
Experience working in a high-volume warehouse.
Ability and willingness to lift, bend, and stack cases for most of the shift.
Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment.
Six months of forklift operation experience.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of experience using an RF scanner in a warehouse setting.
Experience with WMS systems such as Blue Yonder or Manhattan.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Six months of warehouse experience.

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, including count, stability, and product condition, and report variances as needed.
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.