Forklift Operator

DHL Germany; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO program

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Texas is hiring a Forklift Operator for the first shift, 6:00am–4:30pm, Monday–Thursday, with pay at $20 per hour. You will move stock, load/unload shipments, and operate forklifts and electric pallet jacks in a fast-paced warehouse.

Minimum qualifications include forklift certification within 30 days, and prior warehouse experience; a HS diploma or equivalent is preferred. Benefits include medical, PTO, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Six months warehouse experience preferred.
• Six months forklift operation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Move stock within the warehouse using forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Load and unload shipments of various sizes.
• Keep inventory records accurate and up to date.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and safety checks.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Electric Pallet Jack experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift training program

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: Case-picking by hand up to 35+lbs.

Position: Forklift Operator
Shift: First Shift
Hours: 6:00am-4:30pm
Days: Monday-Thursday
Pay: $20 per hour

Additional Incentives: All full-time employees are eligible to qualify for monthly performance and safety incentive bonuses!

Required Qualifications: Previous warehouse experience

Preferred Qualifications:Minimum of 1 year experience operating an Electric Pallet Jack; a minimum of 1 year experience case picking by hand

Be part of the world’s largest logistics company! DHL Supply Chain hasbeen certified as a Great Place to Work® in the US and Canada! Our excellent benefits packages include:

• - Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage available beginning on your 30thday
• - 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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