Forklift Operator

DHL Supply Chain; Whitestown (IN); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

PTO

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Training and career advancement

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Whitestown, IN is seeking a Material Handler to join our warehouse team. You will load, unload, move, and stock products using forklifts and other equipment, with a focus on accuracy and safety during a fast-paced shift.

Required: forklift operator certificate or completion within 30 days, HS diploma or equivalent, and warehouse experience. The role offers a daytime Monday–Friday schedule (6am–2pm) with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in warehouse roles including order fulfillment across multiple departments (inbound, outbound, shipping, receiving).
• Forklift-certified or completed forklift-training within first 30 days of employment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months warehouse experience and six months forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products using forklifts or other powered equipment (~80% of shift).
• Pull and prepare product for shipment with exact counts and types.
• Maintain inventory records for accuracy.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Verify load accuracy and report variances; monitor power sources and change batteries as needed.
• Maintain clean, orderly work areas and equipment.
• Assist in daily inventories and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Order Fulfillment

Packer

WMS experience

Stand for long periods

Lift 50 lbs

Forklift operation

Education

Forklift certificate

High School Diploma

Warehouse experience

Forklift experience

Tools

JDA WMS

Red Prairie

Blue Yonder

Manhattan

SAP

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 include: Production, Manufacturing, Warehouse, General Labor, Line Operator, Order Picker, Quality Control, Material Handler, Fulfillment, Inbound, Outbound, Loader/Unloader, Shipping, Receiving, Packing, Picking.

Position: Material Handler
Shift: M-F 6am-2pm
Pay: 20.50

In addition to the general job description below, the ideal candidate will also possess the following skills and/or experience:

A minimum of (1) one year's experience in the following:

• Order Fulfillment as an Order Picker and Packer - to include cross-trained skills across multiple departments - inbound, outbound, auto store, domestic and international shipping, receiving.
• Preparing product for safe shipment and verifying accuracy utilizing using computer, shipping label and/or packing list.
• Experience with a WMS (Warehouse Management System) is highly desired. Examples of WMS systems are JDA, Red Prairie, Blue Yonder, Manhattan, SAP.
• Able to stand for extended periods of time. The position will require standing for up to 90% of the shift.
• Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds throughout the shift.

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
• 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.

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