Forklift Operator

Deutsche Post DHL; Louisville (KY); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO program

401(k) company match

Tuition reimbursement

Training and career advancement

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator for their Louisville facility. In this full-time role on the first shift, you'll load and unload products, ensuring accurate inventory records in a fast-paced and safety-focused environment.

The position requires at least six months of warehouse experience and proficiency in operating different forklifts, which you should complete a training program within the first 30 days.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months warehouse experience required.
• Six months experience operating forklifts is preferred.
• Must complete forklift training within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Forklift operator certificate

Tools

Stand-Up Reach Truck

Sit-Down Forklift

Electric pallet jacks

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 the role include: Loading and unloading trailers; Picking and pulling product; Put-away
Position: Forklift Operator
Shift: 1st Shift
Hours: 7:00am - 5:00pm
Days: Thursday - Sunday
Pay: $20.35 per hour plus a $2.50 shift diffirential

Required Qualifications: Minimum of 6 months warehouse experience

Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of 6 months operating Stand-Up Reach Truck; Minimum of 6 months operating Sit-Down Forklift

Our excellent benefits packages includes:

• 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.