Forklift Operator

Deutsche Post DHL; La Porte (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Asia Pacific Shared Services is seeking a Forklift Operator to move stock within our warehouse. You will load and unload shipments, operate stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks, and ensure accurate loading and staging.

In this on-site role, you will maintain inventory records, support physical inventories, and comply with OSHA and MSDS standards. You will work in a team-focused environment that emphasizes safety, efficiency, and reliability.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification or forklift-training completion 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 other power equipment.
• Verify load accuracy; check the load count, stability, and product damage, report variances as necessary.
• Keep appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy.
• Comply with all OSHA and MSDS standards.
• 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.

Skills

Safety orientation

Teamwork

Inventory tracking

Education

Forklift certification

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift equipment

Job description

Role Purpose

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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

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• 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

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• 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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