Forklift Operator

DHL Germany; Newnan (GA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

PTO program including holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent training and advancement

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Newnan, GA is hiring a Forklift Operator for the Weekend Day Shift. You will load, unload, and move tires and materials using stand-up forklifts or pallet jacks in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualified candidates have at least 6 months of forklift experience, a high school diploma (preferred), and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Earn benefits from day one, including medical coverage, PTO, a 401(k) plan, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of recent experience operating a stand-up forklift in a warehouse or DC.
• Experience working in high-volume warehouse, manufacturing, or tire-handling operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products using forklifts or power equipment (80% of shift).
• Verify load counts and product type; maintain inventory accuracy.
• Perform daily equipment checks and basic maintenance.
• Follow OSHA and MSDS standards and safety protocols.
• Assist in physical inventories and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Manual handling

Warehouse environment

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Stand-up forklift

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: Load, unload, move, stack, and stage heavy tires; Perform frequent and repetitive manual handling of tires, including lifting, carrying, rotating, and stacking tires weighing up to 50 pounds; Work in a physically demanding environment; Operate equipment to transport materials, load and unload, and other tasks; Extensive hands-on material handling involving significant physical labor in addition to equipment operation.

Position

Forklift Operator

Shift

Weekend Day Shift

Hours

6:00 AM –; 6:30 PM

Days

Friday - Sunday

Pay

$19.75 per hour + $2.00 Shift Differential

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Minimum of 6 months of recent experience operating a stand-up forklift in a warehouse or DC; Experience working in high-volume warehouse, manufacturing, or tire-handling operation.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with forklift attachments such as clamp, slip-sheet, and standard fork attachments; Experience operating a forklift in reverse for extended time; Previous experience handling tires or other bulky materials.

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.

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