Forklift Operator

DHL Germany; Byhalia (MS); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Training & advancement

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a First Shift Forklift Operator in Byhalia, MS. You will load and unload shipments, pick orders with an RF scan gun, and wrap and stage pallets for shipment while using stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts.

Shift is 7:00am–3:00pm, Monday–Friday, with overtime as needed. Pay is $20.35 per hour. Requires forklift experience and WMS familiarity; benefits include health coverage, paid time off, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and strong training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year operating a Clamp forklift.
• Minimum 1 year operating a Sit-down forklift.
• Minimum 6 months experience with a Warehouse Management System (WMS).

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products using forklifts.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and records.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Complete daily equipment inspections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clamp forklift

Sit-down forklift

WMS familiarity

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

RF scan gun

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: Loading and unloading trucks by hand or with material handling equipment; picking customer orders using an RF scan gun; wrapping and staging pallets to prepare for shipment; lifting up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.

Position: First (1st ) Shift Forklift Operator

Shift: 7:00am-3:00pm, Monday-Friday. Overtime required based on business needs

Pay: $20.35 per hour

Required Qualifications:

A minimum of 1 year operating a Clamp; a minimum of 1 year operating a Sit down forklift; a minimum of 6 months experience with a Warehouse Management System such as Red Prairie, Blue Yonder, Manhattan, SAP, AS400.

Preferred Qualifications:

A minimum of 1 year operating a Reach Truck.

Be part of the world’s largest logistics company! DHL Supply Chain has been certified as a Great Place to Work® and Top Employer in the US for the 3rd year in a row.

• AFFORDABLE medical, dental, and vision coverage offered on your 30thday
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 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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