Forklift Operator

DHL (Supply Chain)•Fairburn, GA

33d•Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock within a warehouse environment and load and unload shipments. The role uses material-handling equipment such as sit-down, stand-up, and clamp forklifts, reach trucks, and electric pallet jacks. The environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused. The posting describes case-picking by hand for approximately 60% of the day and operating material-handling equipment for approximately 40%, while key accountabilities specify using forklifts or other powered equipment for 80% of the shift. This is a first-shift position, Monday through Thursday, from 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pay is $19.75 per hour, with LMS incentives, a quality bonus, and an attendance payout. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the 30th day, paid holidays and vacation through a PTO program, a 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and training and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

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

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 products for shipment, ensuring the exact 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, and report variances.
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.