Warehouse Agent

DHL Global Forwarding; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 26,174 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Medical Coverage

Vision Coverage

Dental Coverage

Paid Time Off

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding is seeking a Warehouse Agent in Indianapolis, IN. This role involves operating within the warehouse during evening hours, performing cargo handling, forklift operation, and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities include transporting shipments, organizing by destination, preparing paperwork for export, and maintaining accurate weights, measurements, and on-hand notices. A high school diploma or GED and forklift certification are required, with Hazmat endorsement

Qualifications

• Hazmat endorsement preferred but not required.
• Minimum 1 year related experience and/or training.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and cargo handling.
• Forklift certification required.
• Attention to detail and safety compliance are essential.

Responsibilities

• Transport cargo to/from airport and carriers, and direct customer pickup/delivery.
• Move shipments to/from receiving or staging areas and organize by destination.
• Sort/place shipments on racks and pallets; prepare documents for export as needed.
• Operate forklift and pallet jack; unload/load vehicles and tractors.
• Take weights/measures and provide on-hand notices; prepare bills of lading as needed.

Skills

Hazmat endorsement

1 year experience

Warehouse operations

Forklift certification

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Agent
Job Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

We have an exciting opportunity for a WAREHOUSE AGENT to join our team. Your efficiency and attention to detail will allow DHL to make businesses work by delivering cargo on time, every time. This may require heavy lifting at times and/or use of a forklift. This position will be based at our Indianapolis, IN location. You will work during evening hours; requiring flexibility in schedule to meet the needs of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Transportation of cargo shipments to/from the airport, area carriers, as well as direct customer pick-up and deliveries
• Transport shipments and materials to and from receiving area, staging area, or other area as designated
• Sort and place shipments and or materials on racks, shelves, or designated areas according to destination
• Build up and maximize airline containers and pallets; load / unload vehicles, vans, straight trucks and tractor trailers
• Perform pick and pack assembly on shipments as needed, and assemble shipments from storage area to prepare for export; mark and label shipments with identifying information; prepares bills of lading as needed
• Take weight and measurement of each shipment received, and prepare on-hand notice
• Drive forklift to transport shipments within warehouse and in and out of trucks; operate other warehouse equipment such as pallet jack and hand truck as needed

Skills / Requirements

• Hazmat endorsement strongly preferred, but not required
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, cargo handling including forklift operations as well as other materials handling equipment is preferred
• Forklift certification required

Pay Range: $19.39 - $25.85/hr. (Based on Experience)

Benefits (All Non-Union Employees)

• Compensation: Competitive base salary plus role dependent performance-based incentives.
• 401(k) Match: $1-for-$1 match up to 4% quarterly + 2% annual base contribution.
• Stock Purchase Plan: Ability to purchase Deutsche Post AG shares at a discounted rate.
• Medical: Comprehensive plans covering preventive care, inpatient/outpatient services, and prescriptions.
• Vision: Optional coverage for exams, frames, and contacts.
• Dental: Optional coverage for preventive, basic, and major services.
• Paid Time Off: 7 major holidays, 8 floating holidays, and accrued vacation/sick days.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DHL Global Forwarding is committed to equal employment opportunities, evaluating all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.