Forklift Operator

DHL (Supply Chain) • North Las Vegas, NV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock within a warehouse, load and unload shipments, and perform material handling and loading/unloading duties. The position combines equipment operation (30–90% depending on production peak times) with other warehouse tasks. Operators may use stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks. The team environment is fast-paced, safety-focused, and oriented toward collaboration.

The schedule is Monday and Wednesday through Friday, 5:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Overtime is required based on business needs. Pay is $21.75 per hour. Full-time employees are eligible to qualify for quarterly attendance and safety incentive bonuses.

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.
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate stand-up Dock Stocker and Reach Truck equipment is required for the position.
• Overtime is required based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of warehouse experience.
• Six months of experience operating stand-up material handling equipment; first preference will be given to applicants with this experience.
• Six months of experience using a commercial warehouse management system such as Blue Yonder, Red Prairie, JDA, or SAP.
• Experience operating other material handling equipment, such as an Order (Cherry) Picker, sit-down forklift, clamp, or electric pallet jack.
• Skills or experience in production, manufacturing, general labor, warehouse work, forklift operation, quality control, material handling, loading/unloading, equipment operation, reach truck, or dock stocker.

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, count, stability, and product condition; report variances as necessary.
• 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.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage offered on the 30th day.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Quarterly attendance and safety incentive bonuses for eligible full-time employees.
• $1.00 night shift differential.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Training and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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