Forklift Operator

supply-chain; Charleston (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO program including paid holidays

401(k) with generous company match

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent training and career advancement opportunities

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is hiring for the position of Forklift Operator in Charleston, Tennessee. In this role, you will be responsible for moving stock within a warehouse using forklifts and other equipment. The ideal candidate should have at least 6 months of experience with stand-up material handling equipment, be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, and possess strong teamwork and communication skills.

The job offers a pay of $18 per hour and includes benefits like medical coverage, PTO, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Additional incentives include attendance and performance bonuses. Join DHL to be an essential part of everyday life.

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience operating stand-up material handling equipment.
• Previous exposure to a WMS such as Blue Yonder or SAP.
• Experience in production, manufacturing, quality control, or general warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials.
• Prepare product for shipment ensuring accuracy.
• Maintain equipment and materials in an orderly fashion.

Skills

Forklift operation experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Electric pallet jack

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

Shift & Compensation

Position: Forklift Operator

Shift: 1st Shift (Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM)

Pay: $18.00/hour

Additional Incentives: Attendance bonus and Performance bonus

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience operating stand-up material handling equipment (electric pallet jack required; dock stocker, reach, clamp, or order picker experience a plus).
• Prior exposure to a WMS (Warehouse Management System) such as Blue Yonder, Red Prairie, JDA, or SAP.
• Experience in production, manufacturing, quality control, or general warehouse operations.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.