Forklift Operator

Deutsche Post; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

PTO with holidays and vacation

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Training and career advancement

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Lexington, KY is hiring a Forklift Operator. You will move stock within the warehouse and operate sit-down counterbalance and electric pallet jacks, loading and unloading shipments.

Shift: 2nd, 4p-12a. Pay: $18.90 + $2.00 shift differential. Preference for candidates with WMS experience (Blue Yonder, Red Prairie, JDA, SAP). Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Forklift operator certificate or completion within first 30 days.
• HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months warehouse experience preferred.
• Six months forklift operation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products using forklifts or power equipment for 80% of shift.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment with exact quantity and type.
• Keep records for inventory accuracy and reconcile variances.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards; ensure safety.
• Verify load counts and stability; report damages or variances.
• Perform daily inspection of equipment and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Forklift

Equipment Operator

Reach Truck

Warehouse

General Labor

Quality Control

Loader/Unloader

Education

Forklift operator certificate

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Six months warehouse experience

Six months forklift operation experience

Tools

Blue Yonder (WMS)

Red Prairie

JDA

SAP

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 a combination of equipment operating (30-90% depending on production peak times) but will also require the employee to perform material handling and loading/unloading duties. This position requires safe and efficient operation of sit-down Counterbalance and Electric Pallet Jack.

Position: Forklift Operator

Shift: 2nd Monday - Friday 4p-12a

Pay: $18.90 + 2.00 Shift Differential

* ALLERGEN WARNING: THIS FACILITY CONTAINS PEANUT ALLERGENS*

In addition to the general job description below, the ideal candidate will also possess the following skills and/or experience: Production, Manufacturing, Warehouse, General Labor, Forklift, Quality Control, Material Handler, Loader/Unloader, Equipment Operator, Reach truck, Dock Stocker.

First preference will be given to those with sit down Counterbalance and Electric Pallet Jack experience. Experience operating other material handling equipment such as Order (Cherry) Picker, Stand-Up, Clamp, or Reach Truck is also a plus. A minimum of 6 month’s experience using a commercial WMS (warehouse management system) such as Blue Yonder, Red Prairie, JDA, SAP is preferred. Be

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

• - 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.

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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