Forklift Operator

supply-chain; Trinity (AL); On-site; USD 39,200 - 40,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off program

401(k) with generous company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Excellent training and career advancement opportunities

Job summary

supply-chain is seeking a Forklift Operator in Trinity, Alabama. The role involves loading and unloading shipments using fork-lifts and is critical to ensuring inventory accuracy in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Forklift operator certificate, along with at least 6 months warehouse and forklift experience. Benefits include health coverage, PTO, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Ability to spend 80 percent of the time operating powered material handling equipment.
• A minimum of 6 months of warehouse and forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using various types of forklifts.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment ensuring correct quantities.
• Comply with all OSHA and MSDS standards.

Skills

Operating powered material handling equipment

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Forklift operator certificate

Tools

Forklifts

Electric pallet jacks

Job description

Position: Forklift Operator

Shift: First Shift

Hours: 6AM - 6PM

Days: Rotating Days

Pay: $19.25 per hour

Required Qualification: Ability to spend 80 percent of the time operating powered material handling equipment.

Preferred Qualification: A minimum of 6 months of warehouse and forklift experience.

Role Purpose

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

Benefits

• 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

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.