Forklift Operator

DHL Supply Chain; Streetsboro (OH); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

PTO including holidays and vacation

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Training and career advancement

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Forklift Operator for 1st shift in Streetsboro, OH. The role involves loading/unloading trailers, stocking, and moving goods using multiple forklift types. A strong emphasis on safety and accuracy is required in a fast-paced warehouse.

Qualifying candidates typically have at least 6 months warehouse experience, forklift certification, and basic education. The job offers competitive pay with a freezer premium and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months warehouse experience.
• Prefers six months operating stand-up reach truck, dock stocker and electric pallet jack.
• Must obtain forklift operator certificate within first 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Move stock within the warehouse using forklifts or power equipment.
• Load and unload shipments of various sizes.
• Use stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks as needed.
• Maintain safety, accuracy, and inventory records.
• Participate in safety and gap inventories and inspections.
• Support in daily warehouse tasks as assigned.

Skills

warehouse experience

Education

Forklift operator certificate

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Stand-Up Reach Truck

Stand-Up Dock Stocker

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.

The core responsibilities of the role include: Loading and unloading trailers; Picking and pulling product; Put-away; Staging; Working in a low-temperature environment.

Position: Forklift Operator
Shift: 1st Shift
Hours: 6am-2pm
Days: Tuesday - Saturday
Pay: $20.70 per hour plus $2.50 Freezer premium

Required Qualifications: Minimum of 6 months warehouse experience

Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of 6 months operating Stand-Up Reach Truck; Minimum of 6 months operating Stand-Up Dock Stocker; Minimum of 6 months operating Electric Pallet Jack

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.

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