Forklift Operator

supply-chain; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 36,800 - 45,760; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO program including paid holidays

401(k) with generous company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Excellent training and career advancement opportunities

Job summary

supply-chain is seeking a 1st Shift Forklift Operator in Orlando, Florida. The role involves operating forklifts to load and unload shipments, ensuring inventory accuracy, and maintaining equipment. Candidates should have 6+ months of forklift experience and be ready to obtain certification within 30 days.

The position offers incentives such as attendance payouts and overtime opportunities, alongside benefits including health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and a tuition reimbursement program.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of stand-up forklift experience.
• Familiarity with RF devices is a plus.
• Completion of a forklift-training program within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, and stage products using forklifts.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment ensuring accuracy.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.

Skills

Stand-up forklift experience

Familiar with RF devices

Manhattan WMS experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Forklift operator certificate

Job description

The core responsibilities of this role include: Full Case Picking, Forklift assisted Case Picking, Loading, Unloading, Container Unloading.

Position: 1st Shift Forklift Operator

Shift: Monday-Friday 4:00am – 12:30pm

Pay: $19.60/hour

Additional Incentives: Attendance payouts, Overtime opportunities, Travel.

Skills and Experience: 6+ months of stand-up forklift experience, familiar with RF devices, Manhattan WMS experience.

Benefits

• 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

Role Purpose

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.