Forklift Operator

DP World; Prospect Heights (IL); On-site; USD 51,577,344 - 68,769,792; Full time

Job summary

DP World is seeking a Forklift Operator for Day Shift. The role requires experience in a warehouse/manufacturing environment and the ability to operate sit‑down, stand‑up, reach truck and cherry picker with a minimum of two years on all.

The position emphasizes picking parts per customer orders, moving items, scanning materials, and maintaining an organized facility while meeting production goals. Prior forklift certification and a high school diploma or GED are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior forklift certification.
• Ability to perform repetitive duties within the designated parameters of standard work and to work accurately.
• Ability to communicate and interact with a variety of people.

Responsibilities

• Pick parts according to customer orders and place in work areas or storage.
• Read orders, work orders, shipping orders to determine items to move, gather, distribute and/or ship.
• Move items from bulk containers, racks, shelves or bins per requirements.
• Scan materials and move them according to standard work instructions.
• Keep the facility and work area orderly at all times.
• Meet production goals and KPIs; adapt to shifting needs.

Skills

Forklift certification

Warehouse experience

Reading orders

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

DP World delivers tailored, scalable and progressive solutions to customers in more than 100 global locations. The company has managed supply chain synergies for global automotive and technology premier brands for more than 60 years. We are looking for a Forklift Operator for Day Shift. This role requires previous experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment and the ability to operate a sit‑down, stand‑up, reach truck and cherry picker with a minimum of two years of experience on all.

About The Role

How you will contribute

• Work in a traditional warehousing environment while picking parts according to customer orders and placing parts in work areas or storage locations.
• Read customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or documents to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed and/or shipped.
• Move items from bulk containers or racks, shelves, or bins according to customer requirements.
• Scan materials and move them according to standard work instructions where applicable.
• Organize the facility or warehouse and work area for orderliness at all times.
• Work the required schedule as deemed necessary to meet production goals and key performance indicators of the site. Schedule may fluctuate based on the needs of the business.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your Key Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior forklift certification.
• Ability to perform repetitive duties within the designated parameters of standard work and to work accurately.
• Ability to communicate and interact with a variety of people.

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self‑development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.