Forklift Operator

supply-chain; Tunkhannock (Wyoming County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

supply-chain in Tunkhannock, Wyoming County is seeking a Forklift Operator for our warehouse operations. The role involves loading and unloading shipments, complying with safety standards, and maintaining equipment. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or Equivalent and a forklift operator certificate within the first 30 days.

This job requires physical stamina as you will be operating forklifts and working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Shift patterns include Sunday-Wednesday and Wednesday-Saturday.

Qualifications

• Must complete forklift training within 30 days.
• Six months experience in warehouse operations preferred.
• Six months experience operating forklifts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload stock using forklifts.
• Maintain accurate inventory records.
• Comply with all OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Perform daily inspection of equipment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Forklift Operator Certificate

Job description

Shift: Sunday-Wednesday and Wednesday-Saturday

Nightshift Rate: $20.00

Weekend Differential: $2.00 per hour for all weekend hours worked ($3.00 for Overtime)

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.