Forklift Operator

DHL Supply Chain; Joliet (IL); On-site; Confidential; 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 Supply Chain in Joliet, IL is seeking a Forklift Operator for the 2A shift (5pm-3am, Sunday-Wednesday). The role includes loading/unloading, moving stock, and operating stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks in a fast-paced warehouse.

OSHA safety standards apply, and a forklift cert or training within 30 days is required. Ideal candidates have at least 6 months of warehouse experience, a steady work history, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products using forklifts or other power equipment.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment with exact count and type.
• Keep records for inventory accuracy.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Verify load accuracy, stability, and note variances.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Steady work history

Transportation

Education

Forklift operator certificate

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

-Position: Forklift Operator

-Shift :2A Shift 5pm-3am Sunday-Wednesday

-Pay:$21.00 Plus $1.75 Shift Differential on Sunday and $.75 Monday-Wed.

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.