Forklift Operator

Deutsche Post DHL; Pasadena (CA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

PTO for all associates

401(k) with generous match

Tuition reimbursement program

Excellent training and career growth

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock within a warehouse environment, load and unload shipments, and ensure accurate inventory records. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to standards, and teamwork on a rotating schedule.

Typical duties include operating stand-up or sit-down forklifts, preparing products for shipment, and participating in daily equipment checks. The role offers on-site hours with opportunities for career advancement and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1 year of forklift experience in a distribution center.
• RF Scanner experience and WMS experience.
• Forklift operator certificate or forklift-training within first 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Move stock within warehouse using forklifts and power equipment.
• Load and unload shipments; prepare product for shipment.
• Keep accurate inventory records and reports.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Verify load accuracy and stability; report variances.
• Change equipment batteries or LP tanks; monitor power source.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and assist in inventories.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Forklift operator certificate

Tools

RF Scanner

WMS

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 the role include: Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using forklifts.

Position: Forklift Operator

Shift: 1st Shift

Hours: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Days: Rotating Schedule

Pay: $19.40 per hour

Required Qualifications: 1 year of previous forklift experience; experience working in a distribution center.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience with RF Scanner, previous WMS experience.

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 30thday
• 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

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 facilities' 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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