Forklift Operator

DHL Supply Chain; Union City (AR); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO with holidays and vacation

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Training and career advancement

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a First Shift Forklift Operator for the Union City, AR area. You will move stock in a fast-paced warehouse, loading and unloading shipments and operating stand-up reach forklifts as needed. The role requires safety focus and teamwork in a cold environment.

Shifts run 6:00am–6:00pm, Saturday through Monday. Pay starts at $19.75 per hour, plus $0.75 for ref department, with monthly performance incentive bonuses and comprehensive benefits for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Forklift operator certification within 30 days of employment.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Six months warehouse experience preferred.
• Six months forklift operation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Move stock within warehouse using forklifts.
• Load and unload shipments and prepare products for shipment.
• Keep records and follow safety standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Education

Forklift operator certificate

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Stand-up reach forklift

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 this role includes: Case-picking by hand up to 35lbs. approx. 5% of the day; operating MHE including stand-up reach forklift approx. 95% of the day. Must be able to work in a cold environment of 34 degrees.
Position: First (1st) Shift Forklift Operator
Shift: 6:00am - 6:00pm, Saturday - Monday
Pay: $19.75 per hour (plus $.75 for ref department)
Additional Incentives: All full-time employees are eligible to qualify for monthly performance incentive bonus!
In addition to the general job description below, the ideal candidate will also possess the following skills and/or experience: A minimum of 6 months operating a stand-up reach forklift.

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.