Forklift Operator

Deutsche Post DHL; Olive Branch (GA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Deutsche Post DHL in Georgia is seeking a Weekend Day Shift Forklift Operator to move stock within our warehouse, load and unload shipments, and prepare pallets for shipment using various forklifts and pallet jacks.

Shift: 6:00am–6:00pm, Saturday, Sunday, Monday. Overtime may be required. Pay: $20.35 per hour; shift differential $2.00 per hour. We offer comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Move stock within warehouse using forklifts or pallet jacks.
• Load and unload shipments and prepare products for shipment.
• Maintain safety standards and OSHA compliance.
• Keep records for inventory accuracy.
• Assist in daily equipment inspections and maintenance.

Skills

Forklift operation

Dock Stocker

Order Picker/Cherry Picker

Reach truck

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Forklift operator certificate/training

Tools

Red Prairie

Blue Yonder

Manhattan

SAP

AS400

Job description

At DHL, you will play a part in one of the world’s most essential industries. As the world’s leading contract logistics provider, we believe in doing the right thing, growing together, and delivering the difference. At DHL, you have a voice that matters and can make an impact that lasts. 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: Loading and unloading trucks by hand or with material handling equipment; picking customer orders using an RF scan gun; wrapping and staging pallets to prepare for shipment; lifting up to 35 pounds on a regular basis.

Position: Weekend Day Shift Forklift Operator

Shift: 6:00am-6:00pm, Saturday, Sunday, Monday. Overtime required based on business needs

Pay: $20.35 per hour
Shift Differential: $2.00 per hour

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year operating a Dock Stocker
• a minimum of 1 year operating an Order Picker or Cherry Picker
• a minimum of 1 year operating an Reach truck

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 months experience with a Warehouse Management System such as Red Prairie, Blue Yonder, Manhattan, SAP, AS400

Be part of the world’s largest logistics company! DHL Supply Chain has been certified as a Great Place to Work® and Top Employer in the US for the 3rd year in a row.

• AFFORDABLE medical, dental, and vision coverage offered on your 30thday
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 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.