Night Forklift Operator — Benefits & Career Growth

DHL Supply Chain; Manteno (IA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO program with holidays and vacation

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent training and career growth

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator in Manteno, IL. The role focuses on moving stock within a fast-paced warehouse, loading and unloading shipments, and operating stand-up or sit-down forklifts as needed.

A strong emphasis is on safety, accuracy, and teamwork to support efficient distribution operations. Qualified candidates should have a forklift certificate or training within 30 days, a high school diploma or equivalent, and at least 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

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products using forklifts or power equipment.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment with exact counts and types.
• Maintain records for inventory accuracy.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Verify load stability, report variances, and check for damage.
• Complete daily equipment inspections and maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Warehousing

General Labor

Forklift

Quality Control

Inventory Control

Loader/Unloader

Yard Truck

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Forklift operator certificate

Tools

Blue Yonder

Red Prairie

JDA

SAP

Job description

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator in Manteno, IL. The role focuses on moving stock within a fast-paced warehouse, loading and unloading shipments, and operating stand-up or sit-down forklifts as needed.

A strong emphasis is on safety, accuracy, and teamwork to support efficient distribution operations. Qualified candidates should have a forklift certificate or training within 30 days, a high school diploma or equivalent, and at least six months of warehouse and forklift experience.