Forklift Operator

DPDHL • Jackson, MO

10d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator for their Third (3rd) Shift. This role is crucial in one of the world's most essential industries, offering endless opportunities for growth within a global business. The position involves safely operating a forklift and performing material handler duties such as loading, unloading, stacking, staging, and palletizing product. 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. DHL Supply Chain has been certified as a Great Place to Work® in the US and Canada.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Forklift experience is preferred, but not required, for qualified candidates with good work history.
• Qualified applicants with no Forklift experience that have a relevant and solid work history and willing to be trained may be considered.
• Warehouse experience is preferred.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent, preferred
• Six months warehouse experience, preferred

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift, perform material handler job duties to include loading and unloading, stacking, staging and palletizing product.
• Move stock from one area to another within the warehouse environment.
• Load and unload shipments of various sizes.
• Use equipment such as stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks.
• 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