Forklift Operator

DHL Supply Chain • Tunkhannock, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock and materials within a large, fast-paced, team-oriented, safety-focused warehouse. The role primarily uses sit-down, gas-powered forklifts to move, stage, and transport full pallets of wrapped finished goods, including paper and consumer products. Operators load and unload trailers and complete full-pallet picks, putaways, replenishments, and staging according to warehouse and shipping needs. The position also involves occasional manual case handling and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Operators are responsible for loading, unloading, moving, stocking, and staging products and materials using forklifts or other power equipment for 80% of the specified shift. They prepare accurate shipments, maintain inventory records, check loads for count, stability, and damage, and follow OSHA, MSDS, warehouse safety, and material-handling requirements. Additional duties include changing equipment batteries or LP tanks, inspecting equipment daily, keeping equipment and materials orderly, assisting with physical inventories, and performing other duties as assigned.

The schedule is Friday through Sunday, 5 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Pay is $19.25 per hour plus a $2-per-hour weekend premium. DHL offers medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the 30th day, paid holidays and vacation through its PTO program, a 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and training and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment.
• Six months of warehouse experience preferred.
• Six months of forklift operation experience.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months of warehouse experience preferred.
• Six months of forklift operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate sit-down, gas-powered forklifts throughout a large warehouse facility.
• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using forklifts or other power equipment for 80% of the specified shift.
• Move, stage, and transport full pallets of wrapped finished goods, including paper and consumer products.
• Load and unload trailers while handling products safely and efficiently.
• Complete full-pallet picks, putaways, replenishments, and staging based on warehouse and shipping needs.
• Relocate products to designated storage, staging, and outbound areas to support inventory movement and organization.
• 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.
• Verify load count, stability, and product condition, and report variances as necessary.
• Change equipment batteries or LP tanks and monitor power sources as necessary.
• Maintain equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly condition.
• Assist with physical inventories.
• Complete required daily equipment inspections and follow warehouse safety and material-handling procedures, including OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Perform occasional manual case handling and lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
• 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 generous company match.
• 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