Forklift Operator

Deutsche Post; Graniteville (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Forklift Operator to join our team in Graniteville, SC. You will move stock, load and unload shipments, and operate various forklifts in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Ideal candidates have forklift experience, warehouse experience, and the ability to work swing shifts. We offer comprehensive benefits including healthcare, PTO, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Forklift operator certificate or completed forklift-training program within 30 days.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent, preferred.
• Six months warehouse experience, preferred.
• Six months forklift operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Move stock within the warehouse using forklifts and power equipment.
• Load/unload shipments and ensure correct product counts.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and comply with safety standards.
• Assist with inventory and daily equipment inspections.

Skills

Forklift experience

Warehouse experience

Swing shift

Safety standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift training program

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, sit down-lift, or other power equipment 80% of specified shift.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment ensuring the number and type match customer requests.
• Comply with all OSHA and safety standards.
• Change battery in equipment.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a neat and orderly fashion while ensuring daily inspection of equipment.
• Ensure load accuracy.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Position: Forklift Operator

Shift: Swing Shift / Dupont Schedule / 12 HR Shifts / Days and Nights / 6A-6:30P and 6P-6:30A

Pay: $18.75 per hour with night and weekend shift premium of $1.50

In addition to the general job description above, the ideal candidate will also possess the following skills and/or experience:

• Six months’ forklift experience.
• Six months’ warehouse experience.
• Ability to work swing shift.

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 holiday shift premium at time and a half for hours worked 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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