Forklift Operator

DHL (Supply Chain) • Cincinnati, IA

56d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator. This role is essential in the logistics industry, offering opportunities for growth within a global company. The operator will be responsible for moving stock within the warehouse, loading and unloading shipments, and operating equipment such as stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks. The work environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused, contributing to the movement of products essential to everyday life.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• General Computer Knowledge
• Production
• Manufacturing
• Warehouse
• General Labor
• Quality Control
• Material Handler
• Communication
• a minimum of 3 months of computer skills are preferred but not required
• sit-down experience
• Experience operating other material handling equipment such as Order (Cherry) Picker, Sit-down, Clamp, Electric Pallet Jack is also a plus
• A minimum of 6 month’s experience using a commercial WMS (warehouse management system) such as Manhattan/AS400
• High School Diploma or Equivalent, preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitoring palletizer equipment
• Keeping product flowing correctly
• Ensuring lot codes and storage locations are accurate
• Communicating schedule needs
• Troubleshooting equipment or material issues
• Alerting the coordinator when additional space or support is required
• Maintaining a clean, safe work area by clearing crashes, cleaning spills, and completing all housekeeping tasks
• Performing a proper shift handoff
• Verifying that needed materials like pallets and tier sheets are stocked
• Moving stock from one area to another within the warehouse environment
• Loading and unloading shipments of various sizes
• Operating equipment such as stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks
• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using various types of forklifts or other power equipment 80% of specified shift.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment ensuring the exact number and types of product is loaded.
• Keep appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy.
• Comply with all OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Verify load accuracy; check the load count, stability, and product damage, report variances as necessary.
• Change equipment battery or LP tank and monitor power source as necessary.
• Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Assist in physical inventories.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• AFFORDABLE medical, dental, and vision coverage available beginning on your 30th day
• PTO program for all associates including paid holidays and vacation
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Excellent training and career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

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