Forklift Operator

DHL Supply Chain; Salisbury (CT); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

PTO including holidays and vacation

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator for the 3A shift (9:45PM - 6:15AM), Sunday through Thursday in Salisbury, CT. You will move pallets and products within the warehouse, operate stand-up/high-reach forklifts, and assist with loading and unloading shipments.

Safety, teamwork, and accuracy are emphasized on every shift. Requirements include a forklift operator certificate or completion of a forklift training program within 30 days, plus at least 6 months warehouse and forklift

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.

Responsibilities

• Move stock within the warehouse and load/unload shipments.
• Operate stand-up/high-reach forklifts and electric pallet jacks.
• Maintain safety standards and accurate inventory records.
• Assist in other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanners

Dock stocker

Case picking

Education

Forklift-training program completed within 30 days

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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: Moving pallets and product through-out the warehouse; Operate equipment to transport materials, load and unload trailers, and other tasks.
Position: Forklift Operator
Shift: 3A shift
Hours: 9:45PM - 6:15AM
Days: Sunday- Thursday
Pay: $21.50 per hour + $1.50 Shift Differential
Required Qualification: A minimum of 1 year previously operating a stand up High reach forklift.
Preferred Qualification: Minimum of 1 year experience with RF scanners; Minimum of 6 months experience operating a dock stocker; Prior experience with case picking; prior experience working in a cooler
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 include:
- 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.

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