Material Handler

DHL (Supply Chain) • Vista, MO

12d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Material Handler to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count products using powered equipment. The role includes checking inbound and outbound products, ensuring they are free of damage and infestation, recording product code dates, and confirming products meet customer requirements.

The position involves case-picking by hand for approximately 60% of the day, handling cases weighing up to 35 pounds, and operating material handling equipment—including an electric pallet jack and reach truck—for approximately 40% of the day. The role is on the first shift, with hours of 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, or 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. depending on shift needs. Pay is $22.25 per hour. Full-time employees may qualify for monthly performance and safety incentive bonuses.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of experience operating a Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) forklift or reach truck.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months of warehouse experience preferred.
• Six months of forklift operation experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• At least 6 months of experience operating a Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) forklift or reach truck.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of warehouse experience.
• Six months of forklift operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Physically load product onto equipment, pallets, or totes for more than 20% of the specified shift.
• Put away and pick products for shipment or stock, checking and loading the exact number and type ordered by the customer.
• Compare the quantity, quality, labeling, and address against customer orders to ensure outgoing shipments are complete and correct.
• Change equipment batteries or LP tanks and monitor power sources as necessary.
• Verify and report discrepancies, including unavailable products and OS&D.
• Keep the facility and its equipment neat, clean, and orderly.
• Inspect operated equipment daily and complete daily equipment inspections.
• Assist with physical inventories.
• Check inbound and outbound products for damage and infestation, record product code dates, and ensure products meet customer requirements.
• Hand-pick cases weighing up to 35 pounds and operate material handling equipment, including an electric pallet jack and reach truck.

Benefits

• Monthly performance and safety incentive bonuses for eligible full-time employees.
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the 30th day.
• Paid time off, including paid holidays and vacation.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Training and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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