Forklift Operator

DHL Supply Chain•Byhalia, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator for a tire distribution center. The role involves physically handling tires and operating a forklift to move products around the warehouse for approximately 80% of the shift. The work environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused. The position is scheduled Monday through Thursday, 6:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., with overtime required based on business needs. Pay is $20.35 per hour, with a $1.00-per-hour shift differential. Forklift Operators move stock within the warehouse, load and unload shipments of various sizes, and may use stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks. The role also involves manually handling large, bulky items weighing up to 45 pounds. DHL Supply Chain offers medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the 30th day, paid vacation and holidays, a 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, training, and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

At least 6 months of Dock Stocker operating experience.
At least 6 months of experience using an RF Scanner.
At least 6 months of experience with a Warehouse Management System such as Red Prairie, Blue Yonder, Manhattan, SAP, or AS400.
Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment.
Ability to manually handle large, bulky items weighing up to 45 pounds.

Nice To Haves

At least 1.5 years of Reach Truck operating experience.
At least 6 months of sit-down forklift operating experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Six months of warehouse experience.
Six months of forklift operation experience.

Responsibilities

Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using forklifts or other powered equipment for 80% of the specified shift.
Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the correct 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 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.
Manually handle large, bulky items weighing up to 45 pounds.