Forklift Operator

Danzas Corporation; Lathrop (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

PTO and holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in California is hiring a Forklift Operator for the first shift. You will move stock around the warehouse, load/unload shipments, and operate stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and pallet jacks. The role emphasizes safety and teamwork with a pay rate of $23.25 per hour.

Key responsibilities include inventory accuracy, daily equipment inspections, and assisting in physical inventories. Full-time position with incentive bonuses for performance and safety.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using forklifts or other power equipment 80% of shift
• Pull and prepare product for shipment ensuring correct quantity and type
• Keep records for inventory accuracy
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards
• Verify load accuracy; check count, stability, and damage, report variances
• Change equipment battery or LP tank as needed
• Maintain equipment and materials in neat, clean order
• Assist in physical inventories
• Complete daily equipment inspections
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Forklift operation

Team oriented

Safety minded

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Forklift certificate

Tools

Stand-up forklift

Sit-down forklift

Electric pallet jack

Job description

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.

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: 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, loose case picking and loading/unloading duties.

Position: First (1st) Shift Forklift Operator
Shift: 3:30am - 2:00pm, Sunday to Wednesday
Pay: $23.25 per hour

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

In addition to the general job description below, the ideal candidate will also possess the following skills and/or experience: forklift material handling equipment is required. This position requires safe and efficient operation of a Forklift, first preference will be given to applicants with this experience. Experience operating other material handling equipment is also a plus.

Benefits

• 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.