Forklift Operator

DHL Supply Chain; Richmond (AL); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO & Holidays

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Career training

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in United States is hiring a Forklift Operator for 1st shift (6am-4:30pm, Mon-Thu) with a pay rate of $21.00 per hour. The role involves moving stock within the warehouse, loading/unloading shipments, and using various forklifts and pallet jacks.

The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and efficiency within a fast-paced environment. Benefits include medical/dental/vision coverage, PTO with holidays and vacation, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and

Qualifications

• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of 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

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products using forklifts or other power equipment 80% of shift
• Pull and prepare product for shipment with exact quantity and type
• Keep records and reports for inventory accuracy
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards
• Verify load accuracy and report variances as necessary
• Change equipment battery or LP tank and monitor power source
• Maintain equipment and materials in neat, clean condition
• Assist in physical inventories
• Complete daily inspection of equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Safety awareness

Education

Forklift operator certificate

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Stand-up forklift

Sit-down forklift

Clamp forklift

Electric pallet jack

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
Shift: 1st shift
Hours: 6am-4:30pm
Days:Monday-Thursday
Pay: $21.00 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.