Forklift Operator

Deutsche Post; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

PTO with holidays and vacation

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Training and career advancement

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Grand Prairie, TX is hiring a Forklift Operator for the 2nd shift (5pm–3:30am, Mon–Thu). You will move stock, load/unload shipments, and operate stand‑up, sit‑down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks.

Required: at least 1 year forklift experience (Deep Reach Truck and counterbalance). Preferred: RF Scanner experience and warehouse work. Benefits include medical/dental/vision after 30 days, PTO, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience operating a Deep Reach Truck.
• Minimum of 1 year operating a counterbalance forklift.
• Preferred: experience using an RF Scanner.
• Preferred: experience operating in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products with forklifts or power equipment (80% of shift).
• Pull and prepare product for shipment with exact counts.
• Maintain inventory records for accuracy.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Deep Reach Truck

Counterbalance forklift

RF Scanner

Warehouse environment

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

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 the role include: Case picking; Moving products with powered equipment.
Position: Forklift Operator
Shift: 2nd Shift
Hours: 5pm-3:30am
Days: Monday-Thursday
Pay: $20 per hour plus an additional $1.00 Shift Differential

Required Qualifications: Minimum of 1 year experience operating a Deep Reach Truck; Minimum of 1 year operating a counterbalance forklift.
Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience using an RF Scanner; Experience operating in a warehouse environment

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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