Warehouse Agent (Weekend Shift)

DHL Global Forwarding; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 26,711 - 35,610; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation

401(k) Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Medical

Vision

Dental

Paid Time Off

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding is seeking a Warehouse Agent for the Plainfield, Indiana area to support weekend operations. The role runs Friday through Monday from 10:00am to 9:00pm, handling loading/unloading, staging, and documentation within a warehouse setting.

The ideal candidate has forklift experience, knowledge of warehouse systems, and the ability to manage hazardous goods where applicable. The position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of scanning freight in/out of the warehouse.
• Detail oriented with strong follow-up skills.
• Able to walk/stand/kneel for long periods and lift 40–50 pounds occasionally.
• Fork lift experience.
• Reach Truck experience is a plus.
• Experience with hazmat/dangerous goods and temperature control is a plus.
• Warehouse management systems (WMS) experience is preferred; Warehouse and/or Freight Forwarding experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates forklift, pallet jack, and related equipment to load, unload and move freight within the warehouse.
• Trained and certified to safely handle dangerous goods (as applicable) and Life Science/Healthcare shipments.
• Conducts staging of freight and handling of IWS freight.
• Completes forms, logs, and other documentation as required.
• Drives productivity improvement measures with the warehouse team.
• Works with various warehouse systems.

Skills

Strong communication

Scanning freight

Detail oriented

Walk/stand/kneel

Forklift experience

Reach Truck experience

Hazmat/dangerous goods

Temperature control

WMS experience

Warehouse/freight forwarding exp

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Agent (Weekend Shift)

Job Location: Plainfield, Indiana

Shift: Friday-Monday: 10:00am - 9:00pm

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operates forklift, pallet jack, and associated warehouse equipment to load, unload and move freight within the warehouse
• Trained and certified to safely handle dangerous goods (as applicable)
• Trained and certified to safely handle life science and healthcare shipments
• Conducts staging of freight
• Conducts handling of IWS freight
• Conducts cleaning of warehouse
• Conducts dimensioning and weighing of freight
• Completes forms, logs, and other documentation as required
• Drives productivity improvement measures with the warehouse team
• Efficiently works with various warehouse systems

GXP Responsibilities

• Process Life Science and Healthcare Shipments
• Ensure customer requirements are met in full compliance with GXP guidelines
• Completes pre and post shipment tasks
• Conducts review of shipping containers and reefer trailers to ensure conformity and compliance with established regulations
• Handles goods within the required temperature range as defined in cSOP/documentation including correct storage
• Report deviations to warehouse management and support investigations
• Report non-conformities to warehouse manager
• Perform pre-conditioning, buildup, and breakdown of ULDs, active, and passive temperature-controlled packaging

Skills / Requirements

• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of scanning freight in/out of the warehouse
• Detail oriented and strong follow-up skills
• Able to walk/stand/kneel for long periods of time and lift 40-50 pounds occasionally
• Fork lift experience
• Reach Truck experience is a plus
• Experience with hazmat/dangerous goods and temperature control is a plus
• Warehouse management systems (WMS) experience is preferredWarehouse and / or Freight Forwarding industry experience strongly preferred

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.

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.

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