SEASONAL - Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

International Executive Service Corps; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The DHL Group is seeking a Forklift Operator to perform shipping and receiving duties, breakdown freight, and categorize by location. The role includes reading pack-slips and Bills of Lading, loading/unloading freight by hand and with a forklift, and general warehouse tasks per procedures.

Qualifications include High School or equivalent, 6+ months related experience preferred, and the ability to read and follow written instructions.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent training; 6+ months related experience preferred.
• Must be able to read and understand tickets, receiving documents, BOLs, logs, and schedules.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions precisely.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks.
• Stock inventory.
• Palletize items.
• Scan inbound and outbound trucks.
• Log drivers in the Driver Log and seal numbers in the Seal Log.
• Complete daily forklift checklist.
• Duties may transfer to alternate areas as needed by DHL.

Skills

Forklift operation

English language

Reading instructions

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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 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

Pay Rate: $20.50/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