SEASONAL - Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

DHL eCommerce; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL eCommerce in Melrose Park, IL is seeking a Forklift Operator to support shipping and receiving duties, break down freight, and document pack-slips and Bills of Lading. You will load and unload freight by hand and with a forklift, and perform general warehouse tasks per SOP.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, 6 months related experience, English proficiency, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Ability to read and understand tickets, Bills of Lading (BOLs) and packing slips.
• Strong English communication and ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Able to operate forklifts and pallet jacks safely; lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks.
• Stock inventory and palletize goods.
• Scan inbound and outbound trucks; log details in the system.
• Follow SOPs and company safety rules in a warehouse environment.
• May be reassigned to other areas as business needs require.
• Complete daily forklift checklist.

Skills

Forklift operation

English proficiency

Reading instructions

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

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