Forklift Operator

DH; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Career training and advancement

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Springfield, MO is hiring for a Forklift Operator. This role combines stand-up material handling with loading/unloading duties in a fast-paced, safety-focused warehouse environment.

Ideal candidates have forklift certification and at least 6 months of warehouse experience. The job offers benefits, PTO, 401(k), and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Forklift operator certificate or completion of forklift-training program within the first 30 days.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent, preferred
• Six months warehouse experience, preferred

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using forklifts or other power equipment.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment with exact counts and types.
• Maintain inventory records and reports for accuracy.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Verify loads for accuracy, report variances as needed.
• Change equipment batteries or LP tanks and monitor power sources.
• Keep equipment and areas neat and orderly.
• Assist in physical inventories.
• Complete daily equipment inspections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety consciousness

Team player

Education

Forklift operator training

High School Diploma or equivalent

Warehouse experience

Tools

Stand-up forklift

Reach truck

Pallet jack

Job description

$20.15/hourly Posted 8 days ago Full Time 3 min average apply

DHL

Springfield, MO 65802

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: -The position is a combination of equipment operator (30-90% depending on production peak times) but will also require the employee to perform material handling and loading/unloading duties.

Pay: $20.15/hr

In addition to the general job description below, the ideal candidate will also possess the following skills and/or experience:

• A minimum of 6 month’s experience operating stand-up material handling equipment is required. This position requires safe and efficient operation of a stand-up Dock Stocker and Reach Truck, 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, Electric Pallet Jack is also a plus.

Be part of the world’s largest logistics company! DHL Supply Chain hasbeen 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 30thday
• PTO program for all associates, including paid holidays and vacation
• 401(k) with generous company match
• 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.
• 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

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.