Forklift Operator

Deutsche Post DHL; Cowpens (AL); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

PTO with holidays and vacation

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Excellent training and career options

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator for the first shift in a fast-paced warehouse environment in the United States. The role includes loading, unloading, moving stock, and using stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks.

The position offers competitive hourly pay and benefits for full-time staff. Minimum qualifications include forklift certification or completion within 30 days, a high school diploma or equivalent, and at least six months of warehouse and

Qualifications

• Forklift operator certificate or completion of forklift-training within the first 30 days.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent, preferred
• Six months warehouse experience, preferred
• Six months forklift operation experience

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products using forklifts or other power equipment 80% of shift.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment ensuring exact counts and types.
• Keep accurate records and reports for inventory control.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Verify load count, stability, and report variances as necessary.
• Complete daily inspection of equipment and batteries.

Skills

Forklift operation

VNA forklift

Reach Truck

OSHA standards

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Forklift certification

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:7:00am –; 3:00pm, Monday-Friday
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Additional Incentives: All full-time employees are eligible to qualify for monthly performance and safety incentive bonuses!
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

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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