Forklift Operator

DHL Supply Chain • Lancaster, TX

14d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock within a warehouse environment. The role involves operating a high lift reach truck and case picking items weighing up to 35 pounds. Operators load and unload shipments, move and stage products, and may use stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks. The environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused.

The position is first shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., paying $20 per hour. Full-time employees may qualify for monthly performance and safety incentive bonuses. The role requires a forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment.

Requirements

• Previous warehouse experience.
• Experience operating a high lift reach truck.
• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience operating an electric pallet jack.
• At least one year of experience case picking by hand.
• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Six months of warehouse experience (preferred).
• Six months of forklift operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate a high lift reach truck and case pick products weighing up to 35 pounds.
• 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 records and reports to support inventory accuracy.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Verify load accuracy, count, stability, and condition; 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 available 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.
• Eligible full-time employees may qualify for monthly performance and safety incentive bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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