Forklift Operator

DHL Supply Chain • Salt Lake City, UT

8d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock and materials within a fast-paced, team-oriented, safety-focused warehouse. The role combines equipment operation, manual case picking, and loading and unloading shipments. Duties include operating material handling equipment such as stand-up forklifts, reach trucks, and electric pallet jacks, and handling products weighing up to 50 pounds. The described work mix is 60% equipment operation and manual case picking and 40% loading and unloading; the role description also states that loading, unloading, moving, stocking, and staging products using forklifts or other powered equipment take up 80% of the specified shift.

The schedule is listed as weekday nights, third shift, 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Monday and Saturday–Sunday. Pay is $21.00 per hour plus a $5.25 differential, for a stated total of $26.25 per hour. Full-time employees may qualify for monthly performance and safety incentive bonuses.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of experience operating stand-up material handling equipment is required.
• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment.
• Six months of forklift operation experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Six months of warehouse experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating other material handling equipment, such as an order (cherry) picker, sit-down forklift, clamp forklift, or electric pallet jack.
• At least 6 months of experience using a commercial warehouse management system (WMS), such as Blue Yonder, Red Prairie, JDA, or SAP; highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using forklifts or other powered equipment.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the correct 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 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.
• Case-pick products by hand, including items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Operate material handling equipment, including stand-up forklifts and reach trucks.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage available beginning on the 30th day.
• Paid time off program, including paid holidays and vacation.
• 401(k) with 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED