Forklift Operator

DHL (Supply Chain) • Tunkhannock, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock and materials within a warehouse. The role involves operating sit-down, gas-powered forklifts throughout a large warehouse and may also involve stand-up or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks. The operator moves, stages, and transports full pallets of wrapped finished goods, including paper and consumer products; loads and unloads trailers; and completes picks, putaways, replenishments, and staging according to warehouse and shipping needs. The work environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused.

The position is scheduled Friday through Sunday, 5 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pay is $19.25 per hour plus a $2-per-hour weekend premium. The role includes occasional manual case handling and lifting up to 50 pounds. A forklift operator certificate or completion of a forklift-training program is required within the first 30 days of employment.

Requirements

• Six months of forklift operation experience.
• 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 preferred.
• Six months of warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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