Forklift Operator

DHL Supply Chain • Greer, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator for a second-shift yard driver role. The position operates a yard “Jockey” truck to move containers to and from dock doors and staging areas, including cutting off bolt seals and opening swing doors. Duties also include daily inspections of the yard truck and inbound containers, checking the yard and containers, and monitoring staging areas for process consistency. The role is described as approximately 75% yard-truck operation, 15% inspections, and 10% yard/container checks and staging-area monitoring.

Forklift Operators also move stock within the warehouse, load and unload shipments, and may use stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks. The work environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused.

The listed schedule is Shift B, 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Monday through Wednesday. Pay is $21.80 per hour plus a $1.50 second-shift premium.

Requirements

• A minimum of six months operating a yard “Jockey” truck.
• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• General warehouse and forklift experience is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months of warehouse experience preferred.
• Six months of forklift operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate a yard “Jockey” truck to move containers to and from dock doors and staging areas, including cutting off bolt seals and opening swing doors.
• Perform daily inspections of the yard truck and inbound containers.
• Perform yard and container checks and monitor staging areas for process consistency.
• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using forklifts or other power equipment for 80% of the specified shift.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of products are loaded.
• Maintain appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Verify load accuracy, including count, stability, and product condition, and report variances as necessary.
• Change equipment batteries or LP tanks and monitor the power source 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed