Forklift Operator

Deutsche Post DHL; Kentucky; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO with holidays and vacation

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Kentucky is seeking a Forklift Operator to move stock within our warehouse, load and unload shipments, and operate stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks.

The role is Friday-Sunday 7am-7pm with pay $20/hr and a $1.50/hr shift differential. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and career development.

Qualifications

• Forklift operator certificate or completion within the first 30 days of employment.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Six months 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 ensuring exact counts and types.
• Keep records and reports for inventory accuracy.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Verify load count, stability, and report variances as necessary.
• Change equipment battery or LP tank and monitor power source.
• Maintain the facility's equipment and materials in a neat, clean, orderly fashion.
• Assist in physical inventories.
• Complete daily inspection of equipment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse

General labor

Quality control

Material handler

Loader / Unloader

Equipment operator

Reach truck

Dock stocker

Education

Forklift operator certificate

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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: forklift operation, picking tires, cleaning, etc.

Position: Forklift Operator
Shift: fFrst (7am-7pm) Friday-Sunday
Pay: $20.00/hr
Additional Incentives: $1.50/hr shift difference

In addition to the general job description below, the ideal candidate will also possess the following skills and/or experience:
Production, Manufacturing, Warehouse, General Labor, Forklift, Quality Control,Material Handler, Loader / Unloader, Equipment Operator, Reach truck, Dock Stocker.

-Aminimum of 6 month’s experience operatingstand-up material handling equipment is required. This position requires safe and efficient operation of a stand-up Dock Stocker and Reach Truck and first preference will be given to applicants with this experience. Experience operating other material handling equipment such as Order (Cherry) Picker, Sit-down, Clamp, Electric Pallet Jack is also a plus.

-The position is a combination of equipment operator (30-90% depending on production peak times) but will also require the employee to perform material handling and loading/unloading duties.

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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