Forklift Operator

Deutsche Post DHL; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Training and career advancement

Job summary

DHL Asia Pacific Shared Services in Joliet, IL is seeking a Forklift Operator for the 1B shift (5am-3pm, Wednesday-Saturday). You will move stock, load and unload shipments, and operate stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks in a fast-paced, safety-focused warehouse.

Ideal candidates have at least 6 months of warehouse experience, a High School Diploma or equivalent, and forklift certification (or complete training within 30 days).

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products using forklifts or power equipment (80% of shift).
• Pull and prepare product for shipment with exact counts and types.
• Maintain inventory records for accuracy.
• Comply with OSHA/MSDS standards.
• Verify load accuracy, count, stability, and damage; report variances.
• Change equipment battery or LP tank; monitor power source.
• Keep equipment and materials neat, clean, and orderly.
• Assist in physical inventories.
• Complete daily inspection of equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Stable work history

Reliable transportation

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Forklift certification

Job description

-Position: Forklift Operator

-Shift: 1B Shift 5am-3pm Wednesday-Saturday

-Pay:$21.00 Plus $1.75 Shift Differential on Saturday

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

• At least 6 months previous warehouse experience
• Steady work history
• Your own reliable transportation

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 30thday
• 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.

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