Day Shift Forklift Operator – Global Warehouse Specialist

DP World; Prospect Heights (IL); On-site; USD 51,577,344 - 68,769,792; Full time

Job summary

DP World is seeking a Forklift Operator for Day Shift. The role requires experience in a warehouse/manufacturing environment and the ability to operate sit‑down, stand‑up, reach truck and cherry picker with a minimum of two years on all.

The position emphasizes picking parts per customer orders, moving items, scanning materials, and maintaining an organized facility while meeting production goals. Prior forklift certification and a high school diploma or GED are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior forklift certification.
• Ability to perform repetitive duties within the designated parameters of standard work and to work accurately.
• Ability to communicate and interact with a variety of people.

Responsibilities

• Pick parts according to customer orders and place in work areas or storage.
• Read orders, work orders, shipping orders to determine items to move, gather, distribute and/or ship.
• Move items from bulk containers, racks, shelves or bins per requirements.
• Scan materials and move them according to standard work instructions.
• Keep the facility and work area orderly at all times.
• Meet production goals and KPIs; adapt to shifting needs.

Skills

Forklift certification

Warehouse experience

Reading orders

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

DP World is seeking a Forklift Operator for Day Shift. The role requires experience in a warehouse/manufacturing environment and the ability to operate sit‑down, stand‑up, reach truck and cherry picker with a minimum of two years on all.

The position emphasizes picking parts per customer orders, moving items, scanning materials, and maintaining an organized facility while meeting production goals. Prior forklift certification and a high school diploma or GED are required.