Forklift Operator

DHL Germany; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO program with holidays and vacation

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Training and career advancement

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator for the Weekend Shift (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) 5:30am-6:00pm. You will move tires, load/unload shipments, and support inventory processes in a fast-paced, safety-focused warehouse.

Pay starts at $20.50 per hour with a $1.25 shift differential and a four-hour attendance bonus. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, PTO, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Move stock within the warehouse using forklifts.
• Load and unload shipments of various sizes.
• Prepare product for shipment and ensure correct quantity.
• Maintain records for inventory accuracy and safety compliance.

Skills

Forklift operation

Loading/Unloading

Material handling

Teamwork

Education

Forklift operator certificate

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Stand-up forklift

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 this role include: Operating a stand up forklift to move pallets of tires, physically stacking tires onto pallets.

Position: Forklift Operator
Shift: Weekend Shift (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) 5:30am-6:00pm
Pay: $20.50 and additional $1.25 shift differential including 4 hours bonus pay for good attendance.

In addition to the general job description below, the ideal candidate will also possess the following skills and/or experience: Warehouse, Forklift, Material Handler, Loading/Unloading. Ability to lift up to 50 lb tires throughout 10 hr shift.

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.