Forklift Operator

DHL (Supply Chain) • Grand Prairie, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock between areas within a warehouse. The role includes loading and unloading shipments of various sizes and may involve using stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks. The work environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused. The position is scheduled for a weekend day shift, Friday through Sunday, from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pay is $20 per hour plus a $1.75 shift premium.

Forklift Operators use powered equipment to case pick and move products. They handle, stage, and prepare products for shipment, maintain inventory records, follow safety standards, inspect equipment, and support physical inventories and general warehouse operations.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience operating a Deep Reach Truck.
• At least 1 year of experience operating a counterbalance forklift.
• 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

• Previous experience using an RF scanner.
• Experience operating in a warehouse environment.
• 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 for 80% of the specified shift.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of products are loaded.
• Keep appropriate records and reports to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Verify load accuracy, count, stability, and product condition, and report variances as necessary.
• Change equipment batteries or LP tanks and monitor power sources as necessary.
• Maintain facility equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Assist with physical inventories.
• Complete daily equipment inspections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Case pick and move products using powered equipment.

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: High school or GED