Forklift Driver & Warehouse Pro — Growth & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation

401k Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Medical

Vision

Dental

Paid Time Off

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding is hiring a Forklift Driver / Warehouse Associate in Milwaukee, WI. The role involves warehousing tasks such as picking, packing, receiving, labeling, loading/unloading, and inventory control. You will operate a sit-down forklift and handle shipping processes.

Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years forklift experience, strong communication, and the ability to work 6 am to 6 pm with a dependable attendance record. Benefits noted include 401(k) and medical plans.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of scanning freight in/out of the warehouse.
• Detail oriented with strong follow-up.
• Able to walk/stand for long periods and lift 60-80 pounds.
• Forklift experience (sit down) - minimum 2 years.
• Loading trailers/shipping containers required.
• Warehouse Distribution and/or Freight Forwarding industry experience required.
• Flexible hours: 1st shift - 6 am to 6 pm (start time may vary).
• Strong attendance record.
• Safety oriented.

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.
• Performs routine vehicle, equipment, and warehouse maintenance.
• Operates forklift, hand jacks, and other vehicles and equipment.
• Communicates with customers and carriers.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Freight scanning

Attention to detail

Lifting 60-80 lbs

Forklift experience

Trailer loading

Industry experience

Flexible schedule

Attendance

Safety oriented

Job description

DHL Global Forwarding is hiring a Forklift Driver / Warehouse Associate in Milwaukee, WI. The role involves warehousing tasks such as picking, packing, receiving, labeling, loading/unloading, and inventory control. You will operate a sit-down forklift and handle shipping processes.

Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years forklift experience, strong communication, and the ability to work 6 am to 6 pm with a dependable attendance record. Benefits noted include 401(k) and medical plans.