CONVERSION - Forklift Operator - 1st Shift
About The Position
The Forklift Operator performs shipping and receiving duties, breaks down freight and categorizes it by location, reads and documents packing slips and Bills of Lading (BOLs), and loads and unloads freight by hand and with a forklift. The role also performs general warehouse duties in accordance with terminal-specific requirements and Standard Operating Procedures. The position requires successful completion of a Forklift Training Certification program. Duties may include reassignment to alternate operational areas as business needs require. Essential duties may be supplemented or revised by DHL at its discretion.
Requirements
- Ability to speak English.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral instructions and read and follow written instructions, including tickets, receiving documents, Bills of Lading, graphs, logs, and schedules.
- Ability to estimate the speed of moving objects.
- Ability to count and perform simple addition and subtraction.
- Ability to operate industrial equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Ability to communicate with other departments or people outside the mail terminal on routine matters and exchange necessary information on a service or cooperative basis.
- Ability to walk, push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds; additional weight may be required with assistance.
Nice To Haves
- High school education or equivalent training and/or at least 6 months of related experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Complete the Forklift Training Certification program successfully.
- Load and unload trucks.
- Stock inventory.
- Palletize freight.
- Scan inbound and outbound trucks during loading and unloading.
- Record drivers in the Driver Log and seal numbers in the Seal Log.
- Complete the daily forklift checklist.
- Perform shipping and receiving duties, break down and sort freight by location, document packing slips and Bills of Lading, and perform general warehouse duties.
- Accept reassignment to alternate operational areas as business needs require.
Benefits
- Competitive pay of $20.50 per hour.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Well-being programs.
- FSA/HSA availability.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick time.
- Company-paid holidays and floating holidays.
- Employee discount program.
- Employee Assistance and Work Life Program.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Life insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
