Warehouse Forklift Associate | Growth & 401(k) Match

Deutsche Post; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

401(k) Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Paid Time Off

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Associate to manage warehousing duties, including receiving, packing, shipping, and inventory control. The role emphasizes safe forklift operation, accurate data entry, and adherence to procedures.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, updating logs and packing lists, and maintaining shipment records. The position requires physical stamina and experience with warehouse systems, with competitive hourly pay and non-union

Qualifications

• 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 and lift 40-50 pounds occasionally.
• Forklift experience (stand up preferred).
• Warehouse management systems (WMS) experience is preferred.
• Warehouse and/or Freight Forwarding industry experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives, sorts, and segregates incoming shipments for warehouse / distribution facilities.
• Loads and unloads shipments on to or off of pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
• Sorts and processes outgoing shipments according to established procedures and regulations.
• Load shipments into vehicles and uses hand tools to install strapping, bracing, and padding.
• Prepares and updates information in computerized systems such as logs, packing lists, pick tickets, invoices, inventories, transfer/delivery tickets, orders / receipts etc.
• Maintains inventory records of customer shipments and performs audits to ensure integrity and security of freight.
• May perform routine vehicle, equipment, and warehouse maintenance.
• May operate forklift, hand jacks, and other vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Forklift experience

WMS experience

Scanning knowledge

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Physical endurance

Freight handling

Warehouse operations

Job description

DHL Global Forwarding in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Associate to manage warehousing duties, including receiving, packing, shipping, and inventory control. The role emphasizes safe forklift operation, accurate data entry, and adherence to procedures.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, updating logs and packing lists, and maintaining shipment records. The position requires physical stamina and experience with warehouse systems, with competitive hourly pay and non-union