Forklift Operator

Deutsche Post DHL; Greer (AL); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Training and career advancement

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a First Shift Forklift Operator in Alabama. The role involves loading/unloading shipments, moving stock within a busy warehouse, and using stand-up, sit-down, or electric pallet jacks.

Shift runs 6:00am–6:00pm, Thursday–Saturday, with pay at $19.90 per hour and eligibility for monthly attendance bonuses. Ideal candidates have forklift experience and a certificate, plus a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Forklift operator certificate or completion of forklift training within first 30 days.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Six months of warehouse experience preferred.
• Six months forklift operation experience required.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products using forklifts or other power equipment 80% of shift.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment with exact counts.
• Keep records for inventory accuracy.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Verify load accuracy and report variances.
• Change batteries or LP tanks as needed.
• Maintain clean, orderly facilities and equipment.
• Assist in physical inventories.
• Complete daily equipment inspections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Forklift training certificate

Tools

Stand-up forklift

Sit-down forklift

Electric pallet jack

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: Operate Sit-Down Forklift to load/unload containers and move product within the warehouse. Other duties, off of MHE, may be assigned based on business need.

Position: First, Shift Forklift Operator

Shift: 6:00am –; 6:00pm, Thursday-Saturday

Pay: $19.90 per hour

Additional Incentives: All full-time employees are eligible to qualify for monthly attendance bonuses!

In addition to the general job description below, the ideal candidate will also possess the following skills and/or experience: General Warehouse and Forklift experience is a plus!

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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