Forklift Operator

supply-chain; Graniteville (SC); On-site; USD 2,130,975 - 3,035,025; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO program including holiday pay

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Forklift Operator in Graniteville, South Carolina. You'll be responsible for moving stock within our warehouse, utilizing various types of forklifts and other equipment. The role involves significant load and unload operations and requires ability to work both day and night shifts.

The successful candidate will have at least six months of forklift and warehouse experience, along with a high school diploma or equivalent. Join a team that values safety and provides excellent training and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Forklift operator certificate must be completed within 30 days.
• At least six months of warehouse experience preferred.
• At least six months of forklift operation experience required.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using forklifts.
• Prepare product for shipment ensuring accuracy in quantity and type.
• Maintain equipment and work area in an orderly fashion.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Ability to work swing shift

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Forklift operator certificate

Tools

Forklifts

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, 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. Change battery in equipment. Maintain work area and equipment in a neat and orderly fashion while ensuring daily inspection of equipment.

Position: Forklift Operator

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

Pay: $18.75 + 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

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.