Forklift Operator

National Society of Professional Surveyors; Illinois; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is looking for a Forklift Operator to join their team in Illinois. In this role, you will be responsible for moving stock, loading and unloading shipments, and ensuring safety and compliance standards. Ideal candidates have warehouse and forklift experience, and they will enjoy benefits like medical coverage and 401(k) matching.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with generous company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Excellent training and career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 6 months previous warehouse experience.
• Previous forklift experience.
• Steady work history.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products using various types of forklifts.
• Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in an orderly fashion.
• Complete daily inspection of equipment.

Skills

Warehouse Experience

Forklift Operation

Reliability

Ability to Lift 50lbs

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent, preferred

Forklift operator certificate

Job description

DHL Supply Chain is Hiring!

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

Shift: 1st-Weekend FRI-SUN 5am-5pm

Pay: $21.00

In addition to the general job description below, the ideal candidate will also have the following skills:

• At least 6 months previous warehouse experience
• Previous forklift experience
• Steady work history
• Your own reliable transportation
• Lifting 50lbs throughout your shift

Be part of the world’s largest logistics company! DHL Supply Chain has been certified as a Great Place to Work and Top Employer in the US for the 3rd year in a row!

- Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage offered on your 30th day

- Paid 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.