Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

DHL eCommerce; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

DHL eCommerce in Denver, CO is seeking a Forklift Operator to perform shipping and receiving duties within a warehouse setting. The role involves breaking down freight, reading Bills of Lading, loading and unloading freight by hand and with a forklift, and adhering to SOPs.

Requirements include a High School or equivalent, basic English, and ability to follow written and oral instructions. Physical duties involve lifting up to 50 lbs and working in a dynamic warehouse environment with varying

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent training and/or least 6 months related experience preferred.
• Ability to speak English.
• Understand and carry out oral instructions; read and carry out written instructions; Bills of Lading (BOLs) and related documents.
• Operate industrial equipment including forklifts and pallet jacks.

Responsibilities

• Complete Forklift Training Certification program.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Stock inventory.
• Palletize goods.
• Scan inbound and outbound trucks on load/unload.
• Log drivers on Driver Log and seal numbers on Seal Log.
• Complete daily forklift checklist.
• Duties may be reassigned to other areas as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Read & follow instructions

English language

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

DHL eCommerce

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/VET

Location: Colorado, Denver (DEN)

Job Brief

At DHL, our people are our greatest asset! Everyone’s contribution drives us to be the world's #1 logistics company. Certified as a Great Place to Work, we're dedicated to fostering a positive and supportive environment for all!

SUMMARY:

The Forklift Operator will perform shipping & receiving duties; break down freight and categorize by location; read and document pack-slips and Bills of Lading (BOL’s); load and unload freight by hand and via forklift; perform general warehouse duties as needed following terminal specific requirements and Standard Operating Procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Successfully complete Forklift Training Certification program
• Load and unload trucks
• Stock inventory
• Palletize
• Scan the Inbound and Outbound trucks when they load and unload
• Log in the drivers on the Driver Log; log in the seal numbers on the Seal Log
• Complete daily forklift checklist
• Duties may include reassignment to alternate operational areas as business needs require
• Essential duties are not necessarily exhaustive and may be supplemented or otherwise revised by DHL at its sole discretion

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School or equivalent training and/or least 6 months related experience preferred

REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:

• Ability to speak English
• Understand and carry out oral instructions; read and carry out written instructions; tickets, receiving, Bills of Lading (BOLs), graphs, logs, schedules
• Estimate speed of moving objects
• Count, use simple addition and subtraction
• Operate industrial equipment including forklifts, and pallet jacks
• Contact with other departments or people outside of this mail terminal on routine affairs, exchanging necessary information on a service or cooperative basis

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Walk, push, pull and lift up to 50 lbs. (additional weight may be required with assistance)
• This is a warehouse environment where frequently this position will be exposed to cold, hot and changing temperatures; will constantly experience noise at medium level not damaging or loud enough to require protective equipment; will frequently be exposed to dust, dirt and changes in lighting

As a leading logistics company in one of the fastest growing industries, at DHL eCommerce, we offer our employees, and their dependents benefits and incentives to make them successful at work and home.

• Competitive Pay
• Retirement Savings - 401k with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Well-being programs
• FSA/HSA availability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off including vacation and sick time
• Company Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance & Work Life Program
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance

Pay Rate: $22.50/hourly

We are committed to equal opportunity and reject any forms of discrimination. The basis for employee selection at DHL Group is qualification, performance, skills and experience.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - VETERANS / DISABILITY

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.