Forklift Operator

DHL Supply Chain; Minnesota; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO and paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent training and career growth

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator. The role involves operating CAT electric sit-down forklifts to move palletized goods and stage them for outbound shipments.

You will load trailers, move stock between areas, and maintain accurate inventory records in a fast-paced, cold-storage environment. Ideal candidates possess forklift certification, at least 6 months of warehouse and forklift experience, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Forklift operator certificate or completion of forklift-training program within 30 days of employment.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Six months warehouse experience preferred.
• Six months forklift operation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate Caterpillar electric sit-down forklifts to move palletized products in the warehouse.
• Remove palletized product from production lines and transport to reserve racking locations.
• Pull pallets from reserve racking and stage them at the shipping dock for outbound shipment.
• Load product accurately and safely onto designated trailers.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Independent work

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

Forklift operator certificate

High School Diploma or GED

Warehouse experience (6 months)

Forklift experience (6 months)

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:

• Operate Caterpillar electric sit-down forklifts to move palletized products safely and efficiently throughout the warehouse.
• Remove palletized product from production lines and transport to assigned reserve racking locations.
• Pull pallets from reserve racking and stage them at the shipping dock for outbound shipment.
• Load product accurately and safely onto designated trailers.

Position: Forklift Operator
Shift: M-Th 3:45p-2a
Pay: $20.70 an hour + $.75 shift premium

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

• Ability to work effectively in cold storage or refrigerated warehouse environments.
• Strong understanding of safe product handling, proper loading techniques, and trailer safety.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining productivity expectations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly throughout the shift.

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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