Day Shift Forklift Operator — Growth, Benefits & Training

Deutsche Post DHL; Spartanburg (IN); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

PTO and holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Training and career advancement

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a First (1st) Shift Forklift Operator in Indiana. The role loads/unloads containers, moves stock, and operates stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks in a fast-paced, safety‑driven warehouse environment.

Typical shift is 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with potential transition to a 12-hour rotating schedule in Fall 2026. Competitive benefits, attendance bonuses, and career advancement opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Forklift operator certificate or completion of forklift-training within 30 days of employment.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Six months warehouse experience preferred.
• Six months forklift operation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Move stock within the warehouse using forklifts and other power equipment.
• Load and unload shipments; prepare products for shipment.
• Maintain records for inventory accuracy and safety compliance.
• Follow OSHA and MSDS standards and report variances as needed.
• Perform equipment inspections and assist with inventories.

Skills

Team oriented

Safety focused

Forklift operation

Education

Forklift operator certificate

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Stand-up forklift

Sit-down forklift

Electric pallet jack

Clamp forklift

Job description

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a First (1st) Shift Forklift Operator in Indiana. The role loads/unloads containers, moves stock, and operates stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks in a fast-paced, safety‑driven warehouse environment.

Typical shift is 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with potential transition to a 12-hour rotating schedule in Fall 2026. Competitive benefits, attendance bonuses, and career advancement opportunities are offered.