Overview
DHL Supply Chain is hiring. In a global business, the opportunities are endless. Join us to work, grow, and be part of one of the world’s most essential industries.
Position: Forklift Operator
Shift: 3rd shift, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Sun 10p-6a
Pay: $20.25 per hour
Incentives: $1.50 Shift Differential and $2.50 Freezer Premium
Environment: FREEZER ENVIRONMENT
The core responsibilities of this role include:
- Shipping & Receiving
- Order Selecting
- Material Handler/Reach truck, Dock Stocker
- Follow procedures for Quality Control
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
In addition to the general job description below, the ideal candidate will also possess the following skills and/or experience:
- A minimum of 6 months experience operating stand-up material handling equipment (preferred). This position requires safe and efficient operation of a stand-up Dock Stocker and Reach Truck, with preference given to applicants with this experience. Experience operating other material handling equipment such as Order (Cherry) Picker, Sit-down, Clamp, Electric Pallet Jack is a plus.
- The position is a combination of equipment operator (30-90% depending on production peak times) and material handling/loading/unloading duties.
- A minimum of 6 months’ experience using a commercial WMS (warehouse management system) such as Blue Yonder, Red Prairie, JDA, SAP is preferred.
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 benefits packages include:
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage 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
Our Forklift Operators are responsible for moving stock within our warehouse. You’ll load and unload shipments of various sizes, and you may use 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.
Key Accountabilities
- Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using forklifts or other power equipment (80% of shift).
- Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of product are loaded.
- Keep appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy.
- Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
- Verify load accuracy; check load count, stability, and product damage; report variances as necessary.
- Change equipment battery or LP tank and monitor power source as necessary.
- Maintain equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
- Assist in physical inventories.
- Complete daily inspection of equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
- Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment
- High School Diploma or Equivalent, preferred
- Six months warehouse experience, preferred
- Six months forklift operation experience
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer.
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