Forklift Operator

DHL Supply Chain; Dayton (AL); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Training opportunities

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Dayton, Alabama is hiring a Forklift Operator for the 3rd shift (12am–8am, Tuesday–Saturday). You will load/unload, move, stock, and stage products using various forklifts and electric pallet jacks in a fast-paced, safety-focused warehouse environment.

Qualifications include at least 6 months of warehouse experience and a forklift certificate or completion of forklift training within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months warehouse experience.
• Six months forklift operation 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.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products using forklifts or other power equipment.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and records.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and care.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Education

Forklift operator certificate

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Stand-Up Reach Truck

Stand-Up Dock Stocker

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 the role include: Loading and unloading trailers; Picking and pulling product; Put-away; Staging; Working in a low-temperature environment

Position: Forklift Operator
Shift: 3rd Shift
Hours: 12am-8am
Days: Tuesday-Saturday
Pay: $20.60 per hour plus $2 Shift Differential plus $1 Freezer premium

Required Qualifications: Minimum of 6 months warehouse experience

Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of 6 months operating Stand-Up Reach Truck; Minimum of 6 months operating Stand-Up Dock Stocker; Minimum of 6 months operating Electric Pallet Jack

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 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.