Forklift Operator

Deutsche Post DHL Group; Clayton (AL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

PTO program

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Training and career advancement

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock within our warehouse. You will load/unload shipments and use stand‑up, sit‑down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks as needed.

The role emphasizes safety and accuracy, with shift hours 6:00am–4:00pm, Monday–Thursday, and pay around $20.50 per hour. Excellent benefits and career growth are highlighted in our onboarding materials.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience operating stand-up equipment required.
• Experience with dock stocker, reach truck, and related material handling preferred.
• Other material handling gear like cherry pickers or pallet jacks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock and stage products using forklifts or power equipment.
• Prepare product for shipment and verify counts and types.
• Maintain records for inventory accuracy and comply with safety standards.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and assist in inventories.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Team oriented

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Forklift operator certification

Tools

Stand-up forklift

Reach truck

Cherry picker

Sit-down forklift

Clamp forklift

Electric pallet jack

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: -The position is 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: 6:00am-4:00pm Monday-Thursday
Pay: $20.50

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

-A minimum of 6 month’s 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 Jack is also a plus.

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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