Forklift Operator

Danzas Corporation; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Frankfort, KY is hiring a Forklift Operator. You will move stock within our warehouse, load and unload shipments, and use stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining inventory, reporting variances, and supporting daily operations. Our program offers training, benefit opportunities, and room for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Forklift operator certificate within first 30 days of employment.
• HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months warehouse experience preferred.
• Six months forklift operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products using forklifts 80% of shift.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment with exact counts and types.
• Maintain inventory records for accuracy and compliance.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards; monitor safety.
• Inspect and/ or change equipment batteries and LP tanks as needed.
• Assist in physical inventories and daily equipment inspections.

Skills

OSHA/MSDS compliance

Inventory accuracy

Team oriented

Education

Forklift operator certificate

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift trucks

Electric pallet jacks

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:

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, 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 inventory.
• Complete daily inspection of equipment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Position: Forklift Operator

Shift:2

Pay: 18.90+2.00 shift differential

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.

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