Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

International Executive Service Corps; Mableton (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Employee discounts

Job summary

DHL eCommerce is seeking a Forklift Operator to perform shipping and receiving duties, break down freight and document pack-slips and BOLs. You will load and unload freight by hand and with a forklift and support general warehouse tasks in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Requirements include High School diploma or equivalent and at least 6 months related experience, ability to read and follow written instructions, operate forklifts and pallet jacks, and communicate in English.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Experience in shipping/receiving or forklift operation is preferred.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and tickets (BOLs).

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks.
• Stock inventory and palletize.
• Scan inbound/outbound trucks and log driver/seal information.
• Complete daily forklift checklist.
• May be reassigned to other areas as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

English proficiency

Reading instructions

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

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 checklistDuties 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: $19.50/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