Forklift Operator

supply-chain; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 2,789,640 - 4,167,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO program

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Forklift Operator in Salt Lake City, UT. You will manage stock movement, load/unload shipments, and operate various forklifts within a team-oriented environment. A minimum of 6 months' experience in operating material handling equipment is required, along with familiarity with WMS systems.

Benefits include affordable medical, PTO, a 401(k) with a company match, and opportunities for advancement. This role supports essential logistics in a fast-paced setting, ensuring safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months’ experience operating Stand Up material handling equipment.
• Experience with other equipment such as Order Picker and Electric Pallet Jack is a plus.
• Familiarity with commercial WMS like Blue Yonder or SAP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload shipments using forklifts.
• Move stock between areas within the warehouse.
• Maintain equipment and ensure safety standards are met.

Skills

Stand Up Forklift Operation

Material Handling Equipment

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

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: Case picking on on forklift in a refrigerated/frozen environment Case-picking by hand up to 35lbs., operating MHE, including Stand Up Forklift and Reach Truck. The position is a combination of equipment operator and manual case picking (60% of the time) and loading/unloading duties (40% of the time)

Position: First (1st) Shift Forklift Operator
Shift: 6:00am - 6:00pm Saturday Sunday Monday
Pay: $25.25 per hour
Additional Incentives:All full-time employees are eligible to qualify for monthly performance and safety incentive bonuses!

In addition to the general job description below, the ideal candidate will also possess the following skills and/or experience: A minimum of 6 months’ experience operating Stand Up material handling equipment is required. This position requires safe and efficient operation of a stand-up Up and first preference will be given to applicants with this experience. Experience operating other material handling equipment such as Order (Cherry) Picker, Sit down, Clamp, and Electric Pallet Jack is also a plus. A minimum of 6 months’ experience using a commercial WMS (warehouse management system) such as Blue Yonder, Red Prairie, JDA, SAP is highly preferred.

Be part of the world’s largest logistics company! DHT Supply Chain has been certified as a Great Place to Work. 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

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.