Forklift Operator

DHL Supply Chain • Fort Wayne, IN

17d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock within a fast-paced, team-oriented, safety-focused warehouse environment. The role combines equipment operation, which may account for 30–90% of the work depending on production peaks, with material handling and loading and unloading duties. Operators load and unload shipments, move and stage products, prepare orders for shipment, and help maintain inventory accuracy and orderly equipment and work areas. The role requires safe and efficient operation of stand-up equipment, including Dock Stockers and Reach Trucks. The scheduled shift is Wednesday through Saturday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pay is $18.10 per hour.

Requirements

• At least six months of experience operating stand-up material-handling equipment is required.
• Safely and efficiently operate stand-up Dock Stocker and Reach Truck equipment.
• 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 Order (Cherry) Pickers, sit-down forklifts, clamp forklifts, or electric pallet jacks.
• Experience operating stand-up Dock Stocker and Reach Truck equipment; first preference will be given to applicants with this experience.

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 appropriate inventory records and reports.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Verify load accuracy, including count, stability, and product condition, and report variances as needed.
• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

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