Forklift Operator

DHL (Supply Chain) • Aurora, CO

11d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is Hiring! At DHL, you will play a part in one of the world’s most essential industries. There has never been a better time to join DHL Supply Chain. In a global business like ours, the opportunities are endless. So, join us. Work with us. Grow with us.

The core responsibilities of the role include: Receiving and shipping materials using forklifts, along with general warehouse duties such as inventory, cycle counting, palletizing finished goods, and dumping cans & lids.
Candidate will assist with the handling and shipment of hazardous waste and materials. All candidates must be at least 21 years old and required to wear safety shoes, bump cap, safety glasses and long sleeves in the warehouse.

Position: Forklift Operator
Shift: 2nd Shift
Hours: 2:30pm-11pm
Days: Monday-Friday
Pay: $23.90 per hour plus a $.75 shift differential

Required Qualifications: A minimum of 1 year using a Sit Down, Single-Doubles or similar forklifts.
Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience working with Hazardous Materials.

Be part of the world’s largest logistics company! DHL Supply Chain has been certified as a Great Place to Work® in the US and Canada! Our excellent benefits packages includes:
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage available beginning on your 30th day
- PTO program for all associates, including paid holidays and vacation
- 401(k) with generous company match
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Excellent training and career advancement opportunities
Grow your skills. Shape your world.

Role Purpose:

What will you do in this role? Our Forklift Operators are responsible for moving stock from one area to another within our warehouse environment. You’ll load and unload shipments of various sizes, and you may use certain types of equipment such as stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks. Our environment is team oriented, fast paced and safety focused. We move products that people need and want. At DHL, YOU will be an essential part of everyday life.

Requirements

• A minimum of 1 year using a Sit Down, Single-Doubles or similar forklifts.
• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment
• Six months warehouse experience, preferred
• Six months forklift operation experience
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Required to wear safety shoes, bump cap, safety glasses and long sleeves in the warehouse.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with Hazardous Materials.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent, preferred

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using various types of forklifts or other power equipment 80% of specified shift.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment ensuring the exact number and types of product is loaded.
• Keep appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy.
• Comply with all OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Verify load accuracy; check the load count, stability, and product damage, report variances as necessary.
• Change equipment battery or LP tank and monitor power source as necessary.
• Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Assist in physical inventories.
• Complete daily inspection of equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Receiving and shipping materials using forklifts.
• General warehouse duties such as inventory, cycle counting, palletizing finished goods, and dumping cans & lids.
• Assist with the handling and shipment of hazardous waste and materials.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage available beginning on your 30th day
• PTO program for all associates, including paid holidays and vacation
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Excellent training and career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

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