Forklift Operator

supply-chain; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO program including paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Excellent training and advancement opportunities

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator for their Elgin, Illinois location. In this role, you will handle equipment such as stand-up and sit-down forklifts, ensuring safe and efficient operations. The position offers a competitive pay rate of $21/hour and includes comprehensive benefits beginning on your 30th day.

The ideal candidate will have at least six months of experience in operating forklifts and material handling. Join DHL and be a vital part of our logistics team, with numerous opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate stand-up material handling equipment safely.
• Preferred six months of warehouse experience.
• Required forklift operation experience of six months.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products.
• Prepare products for shipment and ensure accuracy.
• Maintain equipment and materials in good condition.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Forklift operator certificate

Tools

Stand-up Forklift

Electric Pallet Jack

Dock Stocker

Order Picker

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: -The position is a combination of equipment operator (30-90% depending on production peak times) but will also require the employee to perform material handling and loading/unloading duties.

Position: Forklift Operator
Shift: Mon- Fri 3:00 PM- 11:30 PM (Shift starts at 3:00 PM daily and finishes when all product has been processed, hours will vary based on volume)
Pay: $21/hour

New Hire Orientation will be held in Bolingbrook,IL

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

-A minimum of 6 month’s experience operating stand-up material handling equipment is required. This position requires safe and efficient operation of a stand-up Dock Stocker and Reach Truck, and first preference will be given to applicants with this experience. Experience operating other material handling equipment such as Order (Cherry) Picker, Sit-down, Clamp, Electric Pallet Jack is also a plus.

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 include:

• 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.