Forklift Operator

supply-chain; Middletown Township (PA); On-site; USD 2,096,879 - 2,986,464; 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 Middletown Township, PA. The role involves loading, unloading, and moving products within a warehouse environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in forklift operation and case picking.

This position offers competitive pay at $18.45 per hour, with benefits such as medical coverage, a PTO program, and 401(k) matching. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a forklift operator certificate or training within the first 30 days.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with case picking.
• Previous experience operating a forklift.
• Six months warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products using various types of forklifts.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment ensuring accuracy.
• Maintain facility equipment and materials in an orderly fashion.

Skills

Forklift operation

Case picking

Inventory accuracy

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Forklift operator certificate

Tools

Stand-up forklift

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: Picking product; Moving product; Loading and unloading trailers.

Position

Forklift Operator

Shift

1st Shift

Hours

6:00am-2:00pm

Days

Monday-Friday

Pay

$18.45 per hour

Required Qualifications

Previous experience with case picking; Previous experience operating a forklift.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience operating dockstockers, high reach, cherry picker or order pickers.

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.