Forklift Operator

supply-chain; Lacombe (LA); On-site; USD 38,232 - 46,728; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Forklift Operator for their Lacombe, Louisiana facility. The role involves safely moving stock, loading and unloading shipments using various types of forklifts, and maintaining accurate records for inventory.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, a forklift operator certificate, and at least six months of relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage and tuition reimbursement, are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience operating material handling equipment.
• Basic computer knowledge required, including typing and menu selections.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload shipments of various sizes using forklifts.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and reports.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.

Skills

Warehousing

Forklift

Quality Control

Material Handling

Cherry Picker

Loader/Unloader

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Forklift operator certificate

Job description

DHL Supply Chain is Hiring!

Position: First Shift (AM) Forklift Operator

Shift: 6am – 6pm Rotating Shift

Pay: $20.40 per hour.

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 months experience operating material handling equipment is preferred. Basic computer knowledge and efficiency: typing, menu selections, able to follow prompts, etc are required.

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

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverages offered on your 30th day
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Excellent training and career advancement opportunities

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Our organization is an equal opportunity employer.