Forklift Operator

DHL Supply Chain•Tunkhannock, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock throughout a large, fast-paced, team-oriented, safety-focused warehouse. The role includes operating sit-down, gas-powered forklifts and may involve using stand-up or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks. Operators move, stage, and transport finished goods; load and unload trailers; and complete picks, putaways, replenishments, and staging tasks. The position also involves occasional manual case handling and lifting up to 50 pounds. The scheduled shift is Wednesday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pay is $19.25 per hour, plus an additional $2 weekend premium per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the 30th day, paid holidays and vacation through the PTO program, a 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, training, and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

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

Safely operate sit-down, gas-powered forklifts and other applicable power equipment in the warehouse.
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.
Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of products are loaded.
Complete full-pallet picks, putaways, replenishments, and staging based on warehouse and shipping needs.
Support inventory movement and organization by relocating products to designated storage, staging, and outbound areas.
Keep appropriate records and reports to support inventory accuracy and assist with physical inventories.
Verify load accuracy, including load count, stability, and product condition, and report variances.
Change equipment batteries or LP tanks and monitor power sources as necessary.
Complete daily equipment inspections and follow warehouse safety procedures, material-handling guidelines, and applicable OSHA and MSDS standards.
Maintain facility equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly condition.
Perform occasional manual case handling and lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.