Forklift Operator

DHL Supply Chain • Union City, GA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock within a warehouse environment. The role involves operating material-handling equipment, including a stand-up forklift, and hand-picking cases weighing up to 35 pounds. The work environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, safety-focused, and maintained at 34 degrees Fahrenheit. The position is scheduled for the first shift, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday through Tuesday. Pay is $19.75 per hour, with an additional $0.75 for the ref department. Full-time employees may qualify for a monthly performance incentive bonus.

Forklift Operators load and unload shipments and use equipment such as stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks. They also prepare products for shipment, maintain inventory records, inspect equipment, and follow safety and material-handling standards. DHL describes its organization as the world’s largest logistics company and a Great Place to Work-certified employer in the US and Canada.

Requirements

• A minimum of six months operating a stand-up forklift.
• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment.
• Six months of forklift operation experience.
• Ability to work in a cold environment of 34 degrees Fahrenheit.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months of warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using forklifts or other power equipment.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of products are loaded.
• Maintain appropriate inventory records and reports.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Verify load accuracy, including load count, stability, and product condition, and report variances.
• Change equipment batteries or LP tanks and monitor power sources as needed.
• Keep facility equipment and materials neat, clean, and orderly.
• Assist with physical inventories.
• Complete daily equipment inspections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Hand-pick cases weighing up to 35 pounds for approximately 5% of the day.
• Operate material-handling equipment, including a stand-up forklift, for approximately 95% of the day.

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 program.
• Training and career advancement opportunities.
• Monthly performance incentive bonus eligibility for full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

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