Forklift Operator

DHL Germany; Lacombe (LA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global logistics company as a Forklift Operator with DHL Supply Chain in Lacombe, Louisiana. In this role, you will be instrumental in maintaining warehouse operations, ensuring accurate loading and unloading of goods, and managing the equipment in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment. With a competitive hourly wage and numerous benefits, including affordable medical coverage and paid time off, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in one of the world's leading logistics organizations.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverages

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with generous company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Excellent training and career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months' experience operating material handling equipment preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge is required.
• Forklift operator certificate to be obtained within the first 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload shipments while ensuring accuracy.
• Operate various forklifts or power equipment.
• Maintain equipment and assist in physical inventories.

Skills

Warehousing

Forklift Operation

Quality Control

Material Handling

Loader/Unloader

Stand up (Cherry Picker)

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Forklift Operator Certificate

Job description

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 - Contractors to Hire
• Shift: 6pm –; 6am Rotating Shift
• Pay: $20.00 per hour.
• PM Shift Premium: $1.00
• Additional Incentives: All full-time employees are eligible to qualify for monthly attendance bonuses, monthly productivity bonuses, and retention bonuses!
• In addition to the general job description below, the ideal candidate will also have the following skills: Warehousing, Line Operator, Forklift, Quality Control, Material Handler, Stand up (Cherry Picker), Loader/Unloader
• A minimum of 6 month’s experience operating material handling equipment is preferred. Basic computer knowledge and efficiency: typing, menu selections, able to follow prompts, etc are required.

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

• AFFORDABLE medical, dental, and vision coverages 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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