Forklift Operator

DHL (Supply Chain) • Mooresville, IN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock within a warehouse environment. The role combines equipment operation (approximately 30–90% depending on production peaks) with material handling and loading/unloading duties. Operators load and unload shipments, move and stage products, and may operate stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks. The environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused.

The position is listed as 1st shift, Monday–Friday, with hours shown as 6am–10pm. Pay is $20.50 base pay plus a $1.50 site premium, for $23.00 total. The posting describes benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the 30th day, PTO including paid holidays and vacation, a 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and training and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• At least six months of forklift operation experience.
• A minimum of six months’ experience operating stand-up material handling equipment is required; safe and efficient operation of a stand-up Dock Stocker and Reach Truck is required for the position.
• 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.
• Experience operating other material handling equipment such as an Order (Cherry) Picker, sit-down forklift, clamp forklift, or electric pallet jack.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using forklifts or other powered equipment.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of products are loaded.
• Maintain records and reports to support inventory accuracy.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Verify load accuracy, including load count, stability, and product condition, and 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 company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Training and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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