Forklift Operator

supply-chain; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

PTO

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Training & advancement

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Denton, TX is hiring a Forklift Operator for 1st shift (7:00am–3:00pm), Monday to Friday. You will move stock, load/unload shipments, and operate stand-up reach forklifts and electric pallet jacks.

Required: at least 6 months forklift operation experience and a forklift certificate or completion within 30 days; High School Diploma preferred. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, PTO, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Six months warehouse experience preferred.
• Six months forklift operation experience preferred.
• Forklift operator certificate or completion within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products using forklifts or power equipment.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment with exact counts and types.
• Keep records for inventory accuracy and ensure load stability.

Skills

Forklift operation

Loading/Unloading

Case picking

Material handling

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

RF Scanner

Stand Up Reach Forklift

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: Loading and unloading; lifting, standing, bending; case picking; moving product with powered equipment; material handling; order picking.

Position: Forklift Operator

Shift: 1st Shift

Hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm

Days: Monday - Friday

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Required Qualifications: Minimum of 1 year experience operating a electric pallet jack; stand up reach forklift; previous case picking experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience using an RF Scanner; previous experience using a stand up forklift; continuous physical demands such as lifting, bending, standing

Additional Incentives All full-time employees are eligible to qualify for monthly attendance incentives

In addition to the general job description below, the ideal candidate will also possess the following skills and/or experience: Loading/Unloading product, Lots of lifting, standing, bending and using Stand Up Reach Forklift, Material Handler, Loader/Unloader, Order Picking, a minimum of 6 month’s experience operating material handling equipment is Preferred. Experience operating the Stand Up Reach truck is preferred.

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.