Forklift Operator

supply-chain; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO program for all associates

401(k) with generous company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Excellent training and career advancement opportunities

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Forklift Operator in McDonough, Georgia. This role involves moving pallets and products within the warehouse, with a pay rate of $19.75. Successful candidates will have at least one year of forklift experience and warehouse experience.

The job offers excellent benefits, including medical coverage, a 401(k) match, and career advancement opportunities. Join us at DHL Supply Chain where you can grow your skills in a team-oriented, safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a Forklift operator certificate by the end of the first month.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months warehouse and forklift operation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment.
• Maintain equipment and materials in a clean and orderly fashion.

Skills

High reach forklift experience

Load and unload experience

Picking cases

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Forklift operator certificate

Tools

Stand-up fork lift

Sit-down fork lift

Electric pallet jack

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: moving pallets and product throughout the warehouse, loading and unloading trailers, occasionally case pick.

Position Details

Position: Forklift Operator

Shift: 1st shift / Monday thru Friday / 5am to 1pm

Pay: $19.75

Additional Incentives: Attendance Bonus

In addition to the general job description below, the ideal candidate will also possess the following skills and/or experience:

• 1 year high reach, counter balance forklift experience
• 1 year warehouse experience, loading, unloading, picking cases and moving pallets

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

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.