Forklift Operator

supply-chain; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 23,298 - 33,182; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO program for all associates

401(k) with generous company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Excellent training and career advancement opportunities

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Forklift Operator in Plainfield, Indiana. You will play a vital role in handling stock within our warehouse environment. Responsibilities include loading shipments, ensuring product accuracy, and maintaining equipment.

We offer competitive pay at $20.50 per hour and a rich benefits package, including medical coverage and a 401(k) with a generous match. Join our team and help shape the future of logistics!

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 of warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using forklifts or other power equipment.
• Keep appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy.
• Verify load accuracy, check count, stability, and product damage.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Forklift operator certificate

Tools

Forklifts

Electric pallet jacks

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.

Position: Forklift Operator

Pay: $20.50 per hour

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.