Forklift Operator

DHL; Whiteland (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading logistics provider where you will play a vital role as a Forklift Operator. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, handling essential goods that people need. With opportunities for growth and development, you will be responsible for loading and unloading shipments, ensuring inventory accuracy, and operating various forklifts. Enjoy competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a supportive workplace culture that values your contributions. If you’re ready to make an impact in a global company, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with generous company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Excellent training and career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 6 months experience operating stand-up material handling equipment required.
• Forklift operator certificate must be obtained within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and move stock using various types of forklifts.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and comply with safety standards.

Skills

Production

Manufacturing

Warehouse

General Labor

Forklift

Quality Control

Material Handler

Loader / Unloader

Equipment Operator

Reach truck

Dock Stocker

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Forklift operator certificate

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Blue Yonder

Red Prairie

JDA

SAP

Job description

DHL Supply Chain is Hiring!

At DHL, you will play a part in one of the world’s most essential industries. As the world’s leading contract logistics provider, we believe in doing the right thing, growing together, and delivering the difference. At DHL, you have a voice that matters and can make an impact that lasts. 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.

- Position: Forklift Operator

- Shift: Weekend Shift - Friday-Sunday 6:00am-6:00pm

- Pay: $20.00/hour + $1.50/hour shift premium

In addition to the general job description below, the ideal candidate may also possess the following skills:

• Production
• Manufacturing
• Warehouse
• General Labor
• Forklift
• Quality Control
• Material Handler
• Loader / Unloader
• Equipment Operator
• Reach truck
• Dock Stocker

- A minimum of 6 months’ experience operating preferred stand-up material handling equipment is required. This position requires safe and efficient operation of a stand-up Dock Stocker and Reach Truck, and first preference will be given to applicants with this experience. Experience operating other material handling equipment such as Order (Cherry) Picker, Sit-down, Clamp, Electric Pallet Jack is also a plus.

- The position is a combination of equipment operator (30-90% depending on production peak times) but will also require the employee to perform material handling and loading/unloading duties.

- A minimum of 6 months’ experience using a commercial WMS (warehouse management system) such as Blue Yonder, Red Prairie, JDA, SAP is preferred.

Be part of the world’s largest logistics company! DHL Supply Chain has been certified as a Great Place to Work and Top Employer in the US for the 3rd year in a row.

- AFFORDABLE medical, dental, and vision coverage offered on your 30th day

- Paid vacation and holidays

- 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.