Forklift Driver & Warehouse Associate — Growth & Benefits

DHL Global Forwarding; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary plus role‑type

401(k) Match: 1-for-1 up to 4%

Stock Purchase Plan

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Paid Time Off

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding is seeking a Forklift Driver / Warehouse Associate in Milwaukee, WI. The role supports warehousing tasks including picking, packing, shipping, receiving, labeling, loading/unloading, and inventory control.

Responsibilities cover receiving, sorting, loading, processing outbound shipments, maintaining records, and operating forklift and related equipment. Requires 2+ years forklift experience and ability to lift 60–80 pounds.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience (sit down) - minimum 2 years.
• Loading trailers/shipping containers is required.
• Warehouse Distribution and / or Freight Forwarding industry experience required.
• Flexible hours: availability 1st shift-6 am to 6pm (start time may vary).
• Must be able to walk/stand for long periods and lift 60-80 pounds.
• Safety oriented and strong attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Receives, sorts, and segregates incoming shipments for warehouse / distribution facilities.
• Loads and unloads shipments on to or off of pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
• Sorts and processes outgoing shipments according to established procedures and regulations.
• Loads shipments into vehicles and uses hand tools to install strapping, bracing, and padding.
• Prepares and updates information in computerized systems such as logs, packing lists, pick tickets, invoices, inventories, transfer/delivery tickets, orders / receipts etc.
• Maintains inventory records of customer shipments and performs audits to ensure integrity and security of freight.
• Will perform routine vehicle, equipment, and warehouse maintenance.
• Will operate forklift, hand jacks, and other vehicles and equipment.
• Communicate with customers and carriers.

Skills

Strong communication

Basic computer skills

Scanning freight

Detail oriented

Lift 60-80 pounds

Forklift experience

Loading trailers/shipping containers

Warehouse / Freight Forwarding exp

Flexible hours

Strong attendance

Safety oriented

Job description

DHL Global Forwarding is seeking a Forklift Driver / Warehouse Associate in Milwaukee, WI. The role supports warehousing tasks including picking, packing, shipping, receiving, labeling, loading/unloading, and inventory control.

Responsibilities cover receiving, sorting, loading, processing outbound shipments, maintaining records, and operating forklift and related equipment. Requires 2+ years forklift experience and ability to lift 60–80 pounds.