Forklift Operator

supply-chain; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO program including paid holidays and vacation

401(k) with generous company match

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent training and career advancement opportunities

Job summary

supply-chain is seeking a Forklift Operator in Boise, Idaho, responsible for operating various types of forklifts to move stock within the warehouse. The role includes loading and unloading shipments while ensuring safety and compliance with standards.

Qualifications include a forklift operator certificate, experience in warehouse operations, and a focus on teamwork. Benefits include medical coverage, PTO, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months sit down electric forklift experience.
• Experience with stand up reach lift and order picker.
• Forklift operator certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload shipments of various sizes.
• Move stock from one area to another within the warehouse.
• Perform daily inspections of equipment.

Skills

Sit down electric forklift experience

Stand up reach lift experience

Team player

Focus on safety

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Forklift operator certificate

Job description

Operating a Stand-up forklift, Reach Truck, and Sit-down forklift.

Position

Forklift Operator

Shift: M-F AM Shift Hours TBD
Pay: $21.00 per hour

Desired skills and experience

• Minimum 6 months sit down electric forklift experience (sizes 6k, 10k, 15k)
• Experience with stand up reach lift and order picker
• Team player
• Focus on safety

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

Role Purpose

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.oops
• 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.