Forklift Operator

Deutsche Post; Belleville (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Michigan is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock within the warehouse, load and unload shipments, and support safety-focused operations.

Shift is 1st shift, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, with pay of $20.25 per hour. Candidates should have forklift experience and a valid certificate or complete training within 30 days.

We offer comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities as part of the world’s largest logistics company.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products 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.

Skills

Forklift Operator

Material Handling

Warehouse

General Labor

Education

Forklift operator certificate

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Six months warehouse experience

Six months forklift experience

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: Safely operate a Sit Down and Stand Up Reach to move, load, and unload materials within the warehouse. Perform put away to designated storage locations. Assist with general warehouse duties as needed to support team operations.

Position: Forklift Operator
Shift: 1st Shift Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Pay: $20.25

In addition to the general job description below, the ideal candidate will also possess the following skills and/or experience:Material Handling equipment, Warehouse, General Labor, Forklift Operator.

Be part of the world’s largest logistics company!DHL Supply Chain hasbeen certified as a Great Place to Work® in the US and Canada! Our excellent benefits packages includes:
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage available beginning on your 30thday
- 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.