Forklift Operator

DHL; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a 1st shift Forklift Operator in Bethlehem. You'll move stock, load/unload shipments with safety and efficiency. Ideal candidates will have forklift experience and a willingness to assist in various tasks. Join DHL for excellent benefits and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO program including paid holidays and vacation

401(k) with generous company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Excellent training and career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Forklift operator certificate must be obtained within the first 30 days.
• Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent and warehousing experience.
• Preferred: Six months forklift operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload shipments using various types of forklifts.
• Keep records for inventory accuracy and maintain equipment.
• Assist in physical inventories and conduct daily inspections.

Skills

Stand up equipment experience

High reach experience

Willingness to help other departments

Education

Forklift operator certificate

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Six months warehouse experience

Six months forklift operation 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: Moving clothing products and accessories via a high reach forklift.

Position: 1st shift Forklift Operator
Shift: 7:30 AM - 6 PM, Monday - Tuesday, Friday - Saturday
Pay: $20.50 an hour + $1.25 shift premium on Saturdays

Additional Incentives: $1,000 sign on bonus after 6 months

In addition to the general job description below, the ideal candidate will also possess the following skills and/or experience: 6 months stand up equipment experience. High reach experience strongly preferred. Willingness to help other departments as needed including case picking.

Be part of the world’s largest logistics company! DHL Supply Chain has been 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 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.

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