Forklift Operator

RowanEDC Partnership; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonus

Shift premium for 2nd shift

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Training and career advancement

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator in the United States. This is 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 3pm-11:30pm) with pay of $21.50 per hour. Attendance bonuses and a $1.00 shift premium apply for 2nd shift.

Responsibilities include moving pallets, loading/unloading trailers, and occasional case picking in a fast-paced warehouse. Required: forklift experience, OSHA awareness, and ability to operate various forklift types.

Qualifications

• Forklift operator certificate or completed forklift-training program within 30 days.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months warehouse experience preferred.
• Six months forklift operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products using forklifts or power equipment.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment ensuring correct quantity and type.
• Keep records for inventory accuracy and reporting.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Verify load count and stability; report variances as needed.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance.
• Assist in physical inventories and keep work area clean.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Inventory control

Education

Forklift operator certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Stand-up forklift

Sit-down 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: Moving pallets and product throughout the warehouse, loading and unloading trailers, occasionally case pick

Position: Forklift Operator
Shift: 2nd shift / Monday to Friday / 3pm to 11:30pm
Pay: $21.50
Additional Incentives: Attendance Bonus, $1.00 shift Preimum for working on 2nd shift

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

• 1 year high reach, counter balance, sit down forklift experience
• 1 year warehouse experience, loading, unloading, picking cases and moving pallets

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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