SEASONAL - Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

DHL eCommerce; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL eCommerce is hiring a Forklift Operator in Melrose Park, IL. The role involves shipping/receiving, breaking down freight by location, and documenting BOLs. You will load/unload freight using a forklift and perform routine warehouse tasks per SOPs.

Qualifications include a high school‑equivalent and at least 6 months related experience, with English language proficiency and the ability to follow written and oral instructions. This is a full‑time on‑site position at ORD.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent training and/or at least 6 months related experience preferred.
• Ability to speak English and follow written and oral instructions accurately.
• Experience with forklift operation and basic warehouse equipment is desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform shipping and receiving duties.
• Break down freight and categorize by location.
• Read and document pack-slips and Bills of Lading (BOLs).
• Load and unload freight by hand and via forklift.
• Carry out general warehouse duties per SOPs.

Skills

Forklift operation

English proficiency

Reading instructions

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

DHL eCommerce

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/VET

Location: Illinois, Melrose Park (ORD)

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: $21.00/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

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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