Forklift Operator

DHL Germany; California (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join DHL Supply Chain as a Forklift Operator! You'll be responsible for loading and unloading shipments, operating various forklifts in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates should have a forklift operator certificate and experience in a warehouse setting, with opportunities for career growth and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO program

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Training and career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months operating a VNA forklift or Reach Truck.
• Preferred 6 months warehouse experience.
• Forklift training certification within the first 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products using forklifts.
• Keep inventory records and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Assist in physical inventories and maintain equipment.

Skills

Operating Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) forklift

Light handwork skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Forklift operator certificate

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: Case-picking by hand up to 35lbs. approx. 60% of the day; operating MHE including Electric Pallet Jack and Reach Truck approx. 40%.

Position: First (1st) Shift Forklift Operator
Shift: 6am or 8am, Monday-Friday
Pay: $21.25 per hour

In addition to the general job description below, the ideal candidate will also possess the following skills and/or experience: A minimum of 6 months operating a Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) forklift or Reach Truck, some light handwork skills.

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.

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