Forklift Operator

Deutsche Post DHL; Dover (AR); On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

PTO and holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator for the Night Shift in Dover, DE. The role requires stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and may involve cold storage environments. You will receive a $1 shift premium on top of $19.70 per hour and work on a rotating day schedule after orientation.

In addition to operating forklifts, you will participate in New Hire Orientation and on-site training. Benefits include medical coverage, PTO, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and strong career

Qualifications

• Forklift certification or training completed within 30 days of employment.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months warehouse experience preferred.
• Six months forklift operation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products using forklifts or power equipment (80% of shift).
• Pull and prepare products for shipment with exact counts and types.
• Keep records for inventory accuracy and comply with OSHA/ MSDS standards.
• Verify load accuracy, stability, and damage; report variances.
• Change batteries or LP tanks and monitor power sources as needed.
• Maintain neat, clean, and orderly equipment and area.
• Assist in physical inventories and daily equipment inspections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift

Warehouse

General Labor

Quality Control

Material Handler

Machine Operator

Loader/Unloader

Education

Forklift operator certificate

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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: Previous experience using Sit Down Forklifts (Single, Double, Roll and Box Clamps). Being exposed to colder temperatures within the warehouse on a consistent basis, averaging at 35 degrees Fahrenheit.

Position: Forklift Operator
Shift: Night Shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, on a rotating day schedule.
Pay: $19.70 per hour + $1 shift premium

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

-Warehouse, General Labor, Forklift, Quality Control, Material Handler, Machine Operator, Loader/Unloader

-Will be required to work every other weekend as part of the rotating day schedule.

-Will be required to attend New Hire Orientation/Skills and Inventory training at the facility in Dover, DE for two weeks, Tuesday –; Friday, from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM before working the rotating day schedule.

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.