Forklift Operator

supply-chain; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO program

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Training and career advancement opportunities

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking Forklift Operators to join its Lebanon County team. In this role, you will be responsible for loading, unloading, and moving stock efficiently. Candidates should have prior forklift operation experience and be comfortable training in Mechanicsburg for 3 days. This is a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with excellent training and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits include medical coverage, a 401(k) plan, and a tuition reimbursement program. Join us and be part of an essential industry.

Qualifications

• Previous experience using a RF Scanner.
• Minimum of 6 months experience operating a Reach Truck.
• Comfort enrolling in a forklift-training program within the first 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products using forklifts.
• Prepare product for shipment ensuring accuracy.
• Maintain equipment and records for inventory.

Skills

RF Scanner experience

Forklift operation (Reach Truck, Dock Stocker, Counterbalance)

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Forklift operator certificate

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

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 50lbs.; loading and unloading products using a forklift.

Position: Forklift Operator

Shift: 1st Shift

Hours: 5am- 3pm

Days: Monday-Thursday

Pay: $18.45 per hour

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience using a RF Scanner
• Minimum of 6 months experience operating a Reach Truck
• Minimum of 6 months experience operating a Dock Stocker or Counterbalance forklift
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
• Comfortable training in Mechaniscburg for 3 days

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS) such as Blue Yonder, Red Prarie, SAP, or AS 400

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

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.