Forklift Operator

DHL Germany; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading logistics provider as a Forklift Operator in Greer, SC. In this role, you'll be essential in moving stock within a fast-paced warehouse environment. You'll operate various forklifts, ensuring the accurate loading and unloading of shipments. With opportunities for career advancement and a supportive team-oriented culture, this position offers a chance to grow your skills and make a difference in an essential industry. Enjoy competitive pay and benefits, including affordable medical coverage and a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverages

Paid Time Off including vacation and holidays

401(k) with generous company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Excellent training and career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience operating material handling equipment.
• Forklift operator certificate required within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload shipments using various types of forklifts.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and comply with safety standards.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Material Handling Equipment (MHE)

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Forklift Operator Certificate

Tools

Sit-down Forklift

Stand-up Forklift

Electric Pallet Jack

Job description

DHL Supply Chain is Hiring for a new location in Greer!

At DHL, you will play a part in one of the world’s most essential industries. As the world’s leading contract logistics provider, we believe in doing the right thing, growing together, and delivering the difference. At DHL, you have a voice that matters and can make an impact that lasts. 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.

• Position: Forklift Operator
• Shifts: M-F 7:00am-3:30pm (1st shift) or M-F 3:30pm-12am (2nd shift)
• Pay: $19.00/hr base pay + $1.50/hr premium (2nd shift)

In addition to the general job description below, candidates should have the following skills:Previous experience operating a sit-down forklift with clamp attachments; skill and ability to drive forklifts in reverse a significant portion of the time.

• A minimum of 6 month’s experience operatingmaterial handling equipment including a sit down forklift with clamp attachment is required. Experience and comfortability operating MHE in reverse isstronglypreferred, in addition to experience operating other types of MHE.

Be part of the world’s largest logistics company!DHL Supply Chain hasbeen certified as a Great Place to Work in the US for the 4th year in a row!

• AFFORDABLE medical, dental, and vision coverages starting on your 30th day
• Paid Time Off policy including vacation and holidays
• 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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