Forklift Operator

DHL Germany; Fairburn (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is actively seeking a 1st Shift Forklift Operator to join their dynamic team in Fairburn, Georgia. The successful candidate will be responsible for loading and unloading shipments, ensuring inventory accuracy, and utilizing various types of forklifts in a fast-paced environment. With competitive pay and excellent benefits, this role presents a unique opportunity to grow within one of the world’s largest logistics companies.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage

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

Qualifications

• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days.
• Six months warehouse experience preferred.
• Six months forklift operation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products using various types of forklifts.
• Verify load accuracy and maintain records for inventory accuracy.
• Assist in physical inventories.

Skills

Warehouse Experience

Warehouse Management System Experience

Forklift Experience

Material Handling

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.

- Position: 1st Shift Forklift Operator

- Shift: 6:30am - 4:30pm (Mon-Thurs)

- Pay: $19.25 per hour.

Additional Incentives: All full-time employees are also eligible for productivity bonuses after probationary period.

In addition to the general job description below, the ideal candidate will also have the following skills:

- Warehouse Experience, Warehouse Management System Experience, Forklift Experience, Material Handling

- Experience operating the Stand-up and Sit-down Forklift is preferred. Ability to utilize attachments, such as, clamp, slip and forks is preferred. Must be able to pick up and handle up to 50lbs. Willing to train applicants.

Be part of the world’s largest logistics company!DHL Supply Chain hasbeen 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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