Forklift Operator

DHL Supply Chain; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO including holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Training and career advancement

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator for an overnight shift in our Fort Smith, AR facility. You will move stock, load and unload shipments, and use powered equipment including stand-up, sit-down forklifts and pallet jacks.

The role emphasizes safety and teamwork to support daily warehouse operations. Qualifications include forklift operation experience and RF scanner proficiency, with a forklift certificate and high school diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation experience required.
• Experience with RF scanners preferred.
• HS diploma or equivalent required; forklift certificate desirable.

Responsibilities

• Move stock within warehouse using forklifts and power equipment.
• Load/unload shipments and prepare for shipment.
• Maintain records for inventory accuracy and safety compliance.
• Operate equipment safely and follow OSHA standards.
• Support daily warehouse operations and teamwork.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF Scanner experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Forklift operator certificate

Tools

Warehouse Management System

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 the role include: case picking; moving product with powered equipment.

Position: Forklift Operator

Shift: Overnight

Hours: 11:00PM to 7:00AM

Days: Monday to Friday

Pay: $19.85 per hour

Required Qualifications: Previous forklift operation experience; previous experience with RF Scanner.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous Warehouse Management System experience.

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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