Forklift Operator

DHL Supply Chain • Fort Smith, AR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock within a warehouse environment. The role involves loading and unloading shipments of various sizes and may use stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks. The environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused. Operators use forklifts or other powered equipment for approximately 80% of the specified shift.

The position is on the second shift, Monday through Friday, from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, at $19.85 per hour. A forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment is required. A high school diploma or equivalent, warehouse experience, and forklift operation experience are listed as preferred in the detailed qualifications; the posting also lists previous forklift operation experience as a required qualification.

Requirements

• Previous forklift operation experience.
• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment.
• Six months of forklift operation experience (listed in the detailed qualifications).

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using forklifts or other powered equipment.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of products are loaded.
• Maintain appropriate records and reports to support inventory accuracy.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Verify load accuracy, including load count, stability, and product damage, and report variances as necessary.
• Change equipment batteries or LP tanks and monitor power sources as necessary.
• Keep facility equipment and materials neat, clean, and orderly.
• Assist with physical inventories.
• Complete daily equipment inspections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Move stock within the warehouse and load and unload shipments.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage available beginning on the 30th day.
• PTO program for all associates, 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED