Forklift Operator

supply-chain; New Baltimore (PA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO including holidays and vacation

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent training and career growth

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Forklift Operator to join our warehouse team. You will move stock, load and unload shipments, and operate various forklifts and electric pallet jacks in a climate-controlled facility.

The role is 3rd shift from Sunday to Thursday, 11p-7a, with a pay rate of $18.45 per hour plus a $1.50 shift differential. Prior warehouse and forklift experience are preferred, and training is provided to obtain forklift certification within 30 days.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using forklifts or other power equipment.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment ensuring correct quantity and type.
• Keep records and reports for inventory accuracy.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Verify load accuracy; check count, stability and damage; report variances.
• Change equipment battery or LP tank as needed; monitor power source.
• Maintain clean, neat, and orderly facilities and equipment.
• Assist in physical inventories.
• Complete daily equipment inspections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Forklift operator certificate

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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 product; loading and unloading trailers; working in a climate-controlled facility.

Position: Forklift Operator

Shift:3rd Shift

Days: Sunday - Thursday

Hours:11p-7a

Pay: $18.45 per hour plus $1.50 shift differentail

Required Qualification: Previous experience working in a warehouse.

Preferred Qualification: A minimum of 6 months previously operating a Reach Truck or High Reach forklift.

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 include:

• 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.