Warehouse Forklift Operator: Growth, Benefits & Training

supply-chain; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

PTO

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Training & advancement

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator in our warehouse. The role combines equipment operation with material handling and loading/unloading duties. The position runs Wednesday to Saturday, 7am–5:30pm, with pay of $20.50 per hour and benefits including healthcare, PTO, and a 401(k) match.

Operators load, unload, and move stock using various forklifts and pallet jacks. OSHA and MSDS standards must be followed as part of our safety‑focused environment.

Qualifications

• Forklift operator certificate or completed forklift-training within 30 days.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Six months warehouse experience preferred.
• Six months forklift operation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products using forklifts 80% of shift.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment with exact counts.
• Maintain inventory accuracy with proper records.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Verify load stability and report variances.
• Change batteries or LP tanks as needed.
• Keep equipment and area neat and organized.
• Assist in physical inventories.
• Perform daily equipment inspections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Education

Forklift operator certificate

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator in our warehouse. The role combines equipment operation with material handling and loading/unloading duties. The position runs Wednesday to Saturday, 7am–5:30pm, with pay of $20.50 per hour and benefits including healthcare, PTO, and a 401(k) match.

Operators load, unload, and move stock using various forklifts and pallet jacks. OSHA and MSDS standards must be followed as part of our safety‑focused environment.