Forklift Operator

supply-chain; North Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

DHL is seeking a Forklift Operator to move stock within our warehouse environment, loading/unloading shipments and preparing products for shipment. You may operate stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks. Emphasis on safety, efficiency, and accurate inventory records in a team-oriented setting.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, daily inspections, and supporting physical inventories while complying with OSHA/MSDS standards. Equal opportunity employer.

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 80% of 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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory accuracy

Safety compliance

Education

Forklift operator certification

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Stand-up forklift

Sit-down forklift

Clamp forklift

Electric pallet jack

Job description

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.