Forklift Operator

DH; Tunkhannock (Wyoming County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

PTO including holidays and vacation

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Tunkhannock, PA is hiring a Forklift Operator. Operate sit-down forklifts, move pallets, load/unload trailers, and support inventory with a safety‑first approach. Evening shifts Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday, with night shift premium and weekend premium.

Role requires forklift certification within 30 days, HS diploma preferred, and at least 6 months warehouse experience. Excellent benefits and a path for career advancement are offered.

Qualifications

• Six months warehouse experience preferred.
• Forklift operator certificate or completion within 30 days of employment.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate sit-down, gas-powered forklifts throughout the warehouse.
• Move, stage, and transport full pallets of wrapped goods.
• Load and unload trailers with safe handling practices.
• Complete full-pallet picks, putaways, replenishments, and staging as needed.
• Support inventory movement and organize products in designated areas.
• Perform occasional manual lifting up to 50 pounds and inspect equipment.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Night shift readiness

Education

Forklift operator certificate or training

High School Diploma or Equivalent (preferred)

Job description

$19.25/hourly Posted 18 days ago Full Time 3 min average apply

DHL

Tunkhannock, PA 18657

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:

• Safely operate sit-down, gas-powered forklifts throughout a large warehouse facility.
• Move, stage, and transport full pallets of wrapped finished goods, including paper and consumer products.
• Load and unload trailers while ensuring products are handled safely and efficiently.
• Complete full-pallet picks, putaways, replenishments, and staging based on warehouse and shipping needs.
• Support inventory movement and organization by relocating products to designated storage, staging, and outbound areas.
• Perform occasional manual case handling and lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Complete required equipment inspections and follow all warehouse safety procedures and material-handling guidelines.

Position: Forklift Operator
Shift: Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday 7p-530a
Pay: $19.25 with our Night Shift Premium of $1.00 and $3.00 weekend shift premium

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

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.

$19.25/hourly Posted 18 days ago Full Time 3 min average apply