SEASONAL - Receiver - 2nd Shift

DHL eCommerce; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The DHL Receiver role in Melrose Park, IL supports inbound mail and shipments, using forklifts or pallet jacks to unload, sort, and stage items following SOPs. You will verify deliveries, prepare receiving records, and maintain clean, safe dock areas while adhering to TSA/handling requirements and business needs.

English proficiency is required, and prior warehouse experience with forklifts is preferred. Pay is $19.50 per hour, with a full-time schedule and benefits typical for a DHL warehouse

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent training and/or at least 6 months related experience preferred.
• Ability to speak English.
• Read, understand and carry out written instructions; read work orders, tickets, receiving, BOLs, graphs, logs, schedules, verify zip codes, etc.
• Operate industrial trucks such as forklifts, flat beds.

Responsibilities

• Unload and load shipments at the dock door using a pallet jack and/or forklift.
• Sort and stage products received by mail type.
• Check all shipment contents and breaks down the shipment by customer.
• Check the invoices against the contents in the shipment.
• Seal all open envelopes.
• Verify TSA requirements on IAC certificates.

Skills

English

Reading comprehension

Recordkeeping

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

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 Receiver will process incoming mail from customers and other mail facilities while adhering to prescribed intake methods and Standard Operating Procedures for various mail types; may unload, sort and stage products and use forklift and/or order picker.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Successfully complete Forklift Training Certification program
• Unload and load shipments at the dock door using a pallet jack and/or forklift
• Sort and stage products received by mail type
• Check all shipment contents and breaks down the shipment by customer
• Check the invoices against the contents in the shipment
• Seal all open envelopes
• Verify IAC certificates contain proper Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requirements
• Maintain cleanliness of the receiving work area
• Assist in other areas as needed
• 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
• Read, understand and carry out written instructions; read work orders, tickets, receiving, Bills of Lading (BOLs), graphs, logs, schedules, verify zip code numbers, etc.
• Prepare detailed records or reports such as receiving reports, operating logs, quantities, etc.
• Operate industrial trucks such as forklifts, flat beds

Physical Demands

• Frequently stand in a stationary position to receive product and create reports at a standing computer workstation
• Frequently lift, push and pull mail and parcels weighing up to 50 pounds
• Frequently communicate with departmental personnel to and ensure receiving standards are met
• 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

Pay Rate: $19.50/hourly

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.