Forklift Operator

DHL (Supply Chain) • Belleville, MI

33d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator for their 1st Shift, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm. This role is crucial in a global logistics company that has been certified as a Great Place to Work® in the US and Canada. The Forklift Operator will be responsible for moving stock within the warehouse, loading and unloading shipments, and operating various types of equipment. The work environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused, where employees are an essential part of everyday life by moving products that people need and want.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Material Handling equipment experience
• Warehouse experience
• General Labor experience
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Six months warehouse experience

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Sit Down and Stand Up Reach to move, load, and unload materials within the warehouse.
• Perform put away to designated storage locations.
• Assist with general warehouse duties as needed to support team operations.
• 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.
• Complete daily inspection of equipment.
• 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