Forklift Operator

supply-chain; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Arlington, TX, is seeking a Forklift Operator for first shift. You will load, unload, and move stock using sit-down, stand-up forklifts and electric pallet jacks in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Training will occur in Arlington until year-end, then migrate to the Lancaster facility. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork while handling orders and inventories.

Qualifications

• Forklift operator certificate or completion of 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.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using various types of forklifts or other power equipment 80% of 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.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF Scanner experience

Case picking experience

Electric pallet jack experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Forklift operator certificate

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Stand up forklift

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.

Training Location: This position will be training in Arlington (1131 Wwest Bardin Rd, Suite 130 Arlington, Tx 76017) until the end of the year and then migrate to the Lancaster facility (2301 E. Longhorn Dr. Lancaster, TX 75134)

The core responsibilities of this role include: Loading and unloading; lifting, standing, bending; case picking; moving product with powered equipment; material handling; order picking.

Position: Forklift Operator

Shift: First Shift

Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Days: Monday - Friday

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Required Qualifications: Minimum of 1 year experience operating a electric pallet jack; stand up reach forklift; previous case picking experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience using an RF Scanner; previous experience using a stand up forklift; continuous physical demands such as lifting, bending, standing

Additional Incentives All full-time employees are eligible to qualify for monthly attendance incentives

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.