Forklift Operator

DHL; Cowpens (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for moving stock within a fast-paced warehouse environment, ensuring the safe and accurate loading and unloading of shipments. With a focus on teamwork and safety, you will play a crucial part in maintaining operational efficiency. This opportunity offers competitive pay and the chance to grow within a leading logistics provider. If you are ready to take on a vital role that impacts everyday life, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Monthly Attendance Bonuses

Shift Differential Pay

Qualifications

• Forklift operator certificate required within 30 days of employment.
• 6 months warehouse and forklift operation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and stage products using various forklifts.
• Maintain inventory records and ensure load accuracy.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Warehouse Management

Inventory Accuracy

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Electric Pallet Jacks

Job description

DHL Supply Chain is Hiring!

At DHL, you will play a part in one of the world’s most essential industries. As the world’s leading contract logistics provider, we believe in doing the right thing, growing together, and delivering the difference. At DHL, you have a voice that matters and can make an impact that lasts. 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.

Position: Forklift Operator

Shift: Weekend A Shift: Friday – Sunday 7am-7pm
Weekend B Shift: Saturday – Monday 7am-7pm

Pay: $19.00 per hour plus $1.50 Shift Differential for Weekend Shift

Additional Incentives: All full-time employees are eligible to qualify for monthly attendance bonuses.

A minimum of 6 months experience in warehouse service is preferred but will train applicants.

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 are 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.