Forklift Operator

Deutsche Post DHL; Bowling Green (FL); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

PTO including holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent training & career growth

Job summary

Deutsche Post DHL is seeking a Forklift Operator to move and stage products in a fast-paced warehouse. You will operate stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks, loading and unloading shipments while maintaining safety and accuracy.

Shifts run 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with overtime as needed. Minimum forklift experience and a valid certificate are required; a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. The role is with DHL Supply Chain, a leader in logistics services.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification or completion of forklift-training within 30 days.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months warehouse experience preferred.
• Six months forklift operation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Move stock within the warehouse using forklifts or power equipment.
• Load and unload shipments of varying sizes.
• Prepare product for shipment and ensure accuracy of counts.
• Maintain equipment and clean, organized work area.
• Assist in physical inventories and routine inspections.

Skills

Production

Manufacturing

Warehouse

General Labor

Forklift

Quality Control

Material Handler

Loader / Unloader

Equipment Operator

Reach truck

Dock Stocker

Education

Forklift operator certificate

High School Diploma or equivalent

Warehouse experience (6 months)

Tools

Blue Yonder

Red Prairie

JDA

SAP

Job description

DHL Supply Chain is Hiring! At DHL, you will play a part in one of the worlds 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: a combination of equipment operator (30-90% depending on production peak times) but will also require the employee to perform material handling and loading/unloading duties.

Position: Forklift Operator

Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun, Wedns, Thurs. Overtime required based on business needs.

Pay: $19.60 per hour

Additional Incentives: 2.00$ Shift Premium

In addition to the general job description below, the ideal candidate will also possess the following skills and/or experience:

Production, Manufacturing, Warehouse, General Labor, Forklift, Quality Control, Material Handler, Loader / Unloader, Equipment Operator, Reach truck, Dock Stocker.

A minimum of 6 months' experience operating stand-up material handling equipment is required. This position requires safe and efficient operation of a stand-up Dock Stocker and Reach Truck, and first preference will be given to applicants with this experience. Experience operating other material handling equipment such as Order (Cherry) Picker, Sit-down, Clamp, Electric Pallet

A minimum of 6 month’s experience using a commercial WMS (warehouse management system) such as Blue Yonder, Red Prairie, JDA, SAP is highly preferred.

Be part of the worlds 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.