Forklift Operator

DHL; Elizabethtown (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Join DHL Supply Chain as a Forklift Operator, where you'll be essential in moving products safely within the warehouse. The role involves operating various types of forklifts and ensuring accurate inventory management. With excellent benefits and career advancement opportunities, you'll be part of a leading logistics company recognized as a Great Place to Work.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO program for all associates

401(k) with generous company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Excellent training and career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Certification in forklift operation required within 30 days.
• Six months of warehouse and forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely move and transport products using forklifts.
• Load/unload shipments and maintain inventory records.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Forklift operator certificate

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:Safely transporting products throughout the warehouse using MHE, including Highreach forklifts and Counterbalance, as well as performing tasks such as picking, staging, and loading/unloading trailers.

Position: Forklift Operator
Shift: 1st shift Monday-Friday 7:30am-4pm
Pay: $19.50per hour

In addition to the general job description below, the ideal candidate will also have the following skills:Must be comfortable working in a non-temperature controlled environment. Must be comfortable operating a forklift 8 hours a day.

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 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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