Forklift Operator

DHL Supply Chain; Forney (AL); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

PTO program and holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Training and career advancement

Attendance incentives and productivity

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator for the second shift. You will load and unload shipments, operate stand-up reach forklifts and electric pallet jacks, and move stock within a fast-paced warehouse.

The role requires forklift operation experience, a minimum of 1 year recommended, and offers full-time with incentives. Training and safety compliance are emphasized in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Forklift operator certificate or completion of 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

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products using various types of forklifts or other power equipment 80% of 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

Skills

Stand up Reach Forklift

Electric Pallet Jack

Loader/Unloader

Order Picking

Material Handling

RF Scanner

Education

Forklift Operator Certificate

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Stand Up Reach Forklift

Electric Pallet Jack

RF Scanner

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 tires; lifting, standing, bending; case picking; moving product with powered equipment; material handling; order picking; ability to work comfortably at elevated heights when required.

Position: Forklift Operator

Shift: Second Shift

Hours: 6:00pm – 4:30am

Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Pay: $19.25 per hour + $1.00 shift differential

Required Qualifications: Minimum of 1 year experience operating an 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; Comfortable operating equipment and performing tasks at elevated heights as needed.

Additional Incentives All full-time employees are eligible to qualify for monthly attendance incentives and productivity bonuses.

In addition to the general job description below, the ideal candidate will also possess the following skills and/or experience: Loading/Unloading Tires, 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; Ability to work comfortably at elevated heights when required.

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.

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