Forklift Operator - Fast-Paced Warehouse Pro

Deutsche Post; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

PTO with holidays and vacation

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Active training and career advancement

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Fort Wayne is hiring a Forklift Operator. The role blends equipment operation (stand-up/reach trucks) with material handling and loading/unloading duties in a fast-paced warehouse.

Pay is $18.10/hour with benefits; candidates should have forklift certification or training within 30 days and a HS diploma preferred, plus six months of warehouse and forklift experience.

Qualifications

• Forklift operator certificate or completion of forklift-training program within 30 days.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Six months warehouse experience preferred.
• Six months forklift operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Move stock within the warehouse using forklifts or similar equipment.
• Load and unload shipments of varying sizes.
• Operate stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks.
• Maintain safety, productivity, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
• Support inventory accuracy and complete daily equipment checks.
• Adhere to OSHA and MSDS standards and report variances.
• Keep the work area neat and orderly; assist in physical inventories.
• Record load details and ensure correct quantity and type.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Stand-up forklift

Reach Truck

Forklift operation

OSHA safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Forklift training certificate

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Order picker

Clamp forklift

Job description

DHL Supply Chain in Fort Wayne is hiring a Forklift Operator. The role blends equipment operation (stand-up/reach trucks) with material handling and loading/unloading duties in a fast-paced warehouse.

Pay is $18.10/hour with benefits; candidates should have forklift certification or training within 30 days and a HS diploma preferred, plus six months of warehouse and forklift experience.