Material Handler

DHL (Supply Chain) • Ontario, CA

25d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Material Handler to operate powered material-handling equipment and move, locate, relocate, stack, and count products. The role combines equipment operation—which may account for 30–90% of the work depending on production peaks—with material handling, case picking, and loading and unloading. The position requires safe and efficient operation of a Pacer, electric pallet jack, and reach truck; applicants with experience operating this equipment receive first preference.

The Material Handler checks inbound and outbound products for damage and infestation, records product code dates, and ensures products meet customer requirements. The role is based onsite and is scheduled for the first shift, 5:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Overtime is required based on business needs. Pay is $22.50 per hour. Full-time employees are eligible to qualify for monthly performance and safety incentive bonuses.

DHL Supply Chain describes itself as the world’s largest logistics company and states that it is certified as a Great Place to Work in the US and Canada.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Six months of warehouse experience is preferred.
• Six months of forklift operation experience is preferred.
• Safe and efficient operation of a Pacer, electric pallet jack, and reach truck is required.
• Overtime is required based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating a Pacer, electric pallet jack, and reach truck; first preference will be given to applicants with this experience.
• Experience in production, manufacturing, warehouse work, general labor, forklift operation, quality control, material handling, case picking, loading or unloading, equipment operation, reach truck operation, or dock stocker work.
• Six months of warehouse experience.
• Six months of forklift operation experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count product.
• Load product onto equipment, pallets, or totes for more than 20% of the specified shift.
• Put away and pick products for shipment or stock, ensuring the exact number and type of products ordered are checked and loaded correctly.
• Compare the quantity, quality, labeling, and address of outgoing products with the customer’s order to ensure shipments are complete and correct.
• Check inbound and outbound products for damage or infestation, record product code dates, and ensure products match customer requirements.
• 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.
• Perform material handling, case picking, and loading and unloading duties.

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.
• Full-time employees are eligible to qualify for monthly performance and safety incentive bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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