Forklift Operator

supply-chain; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 22,105 - 31,483; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO program

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent training and career advancement opportunities

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator for the 4th shift in Aberdeen, Maryland. The role involves manually case-picking and operating a sit-down forklift while ensuring the accuracy of shipments and maintaining inventory standards. Ideal candidates should possess a forklift operator certificate and a high school diploma. Opportunities for career advancement and benefits such as health coverage, PTO, and a 401(k) plan are provided.

Join DHL to become an essential part of everyday life while working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Forklift operator certificate or completion of training program within 30 days.
• Preferred High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Previous warehouse and forklift operation experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products using forklifts.
• Ensure accurate shipments and maintain inventory records.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.

Skills

Sit-Down Forklift

General Labor

Quality Control

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Forklift operator certificate

Job description

DHL Supply Chain is Hiring! At DHL, you will play a part in one of the world’s most essential industries. There has never been a better time to join DHL Supply Chain. In a global business like ours, the opportunities are endless. So, join us. Work with us. Grow with us.

The core responsibilities of this role include: Case-picking/order selecting by hand up to 45lbs. on a sit-down fork truck.

Position: Forklift Operator 4th shift

Days: Fri, Sat, Sun

Hours: 6:00 PM- 6:00 AM

Pay: $19.45 + $1.50 shift differential

Additional Incentives: All full-time employees are eligible to qualify for monthly performance and referral bonuses!

In addition to the general job description below, the ideal candidate will also possess the following skills and/or experience: Sit-Down Forklift, General Labor & Quality Control.

The first week of mandatory orientation will be held on site Tues – Fri 9am to 5:30pm.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage available 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

What will you do in this role? Our Forklift Operators are responsible for moving stock from one area to another within our warehouse environment. You’ll load and unload shipments of various sizes, and you may use certain types of 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 various types of forklifts or other power equipment 80% of specified shift.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment ensuring the exact number and types of product is loaded.
• Keep appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy.
• Comply with all OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Verify load accuracy; check the load count, stability, and product damage, report variances as necessary.
• Change equipment battery or LP tank and monitor power source as necessary.
• Maintain the facility’s 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.