Forklift Operator

Deutsche Post; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

PTO Holidays and Vacation

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Training and career advancement

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Second Shift Forklift Operator to move stock within our warehouse using RF scanners and various forklifts. You will load and unload shipments, place products in correct locations, and prepare orders for shipment in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

Responsibilities include operating reach, stand-up, and sit-down trucks, keeping accurate inventory, and performing daily equipment checks.

Qualifications

• Forklift operator certificate or completion within 30 days of employment
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Six months warehouse experience preferred
• Six months forklift operation experience

Responsibilities

• Move stock within the warehouse using forklifts and power equipment
• Load and unload shipments and stage products for shipment
• Maintain inventory records and reports for accuracy
• Follow OSHA and MSDS standards
• Complete daily equipment inspections

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Forklift operator certificate

Tools

RF Scanner

Reach Truck

Sit-down Forklift

Cherry Picker

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: Unloading and putting away products using RF Scanner and operating MHE (Reach Truck and Sit-down Forklifts).

Position: Second (2nd) Shift - Forklift Operator

Shift:3:30pm - 2:00am Monday - Thursday

Pay: $19.00 per hour + $1.00 Shift Differential

In addition to the general job description below, the ideal candidate will also possess the following skills and/or experience:Previous warehouse experience preferred, Experience operating the Order (Cherry) Picker, Stand Up and Reach Truck preferred.

Be part of the world’s 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 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.