Forklift Operator

DHL (Supply Chain) • North Las Vegas, NV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock throughout a warehouse, load and unload shipments, and perform material-handling duties. The role combines equipment operation (approximately 30–90% depending on production peak times) with material handling and loading/unloading. The work environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused. The position requires safe, efficient operation of stand-up Dock Stockers and Reach Trucks; experience with other material-handling equipment is also beneficial.

The schedule is Monday–Tuesday and Thursday–Friday, 5:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Overtime may be required based on business needs. Pay is $21.75 per hour. Full-time employees may qualify for quarterly attendance and safety incentive bonuses.

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.
• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Six months of warehouse experience.
• Preferred: Six months of experience operating stand-up material-handling equipment; safe and efficient operation of a stand-up Dock Stocker and Reach Truck is required for the position.
• Preferred: Six months of experience using a commercial warehouse management system such as Blue Yonder, Red Prairie, JDA, or SAP.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating Order (Cherry) Pickers, sit-down forklifts, clamp forklifts, or electric pallet jacks.
• Experience in production, manufacturing, warehouse work, general labor, quality control, material handling, loading/unloading, equipment operation, Reach Truck, or Dock Stocker work.

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 inventory accuracy records and reports.
• 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 power sources as necessary.
• Maintain facility equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly manner.
• Assist with physical inventories.
• Complete daily equipment inspections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage offered on the 30th day.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Quarterly attendance and safety incentive bonuses for eligible full-time employees.
• $1.00 night shift differential.
• 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