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DHL hiring Forklift Operator, Osceola, Iowa

Forklift Operator

DHL

Osceola, Iowa
Posted today
2nd Shift from 3:00pm-11:00pm on Monday - Friday

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent, preferred

Required Licenses

  • Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment

Responsibilities

Primary Duties

  • Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using various types of forklifts or other power equipment 80% of specified shift.
  • Pull and prepare product for shipment ensuring the exact number and types of product is loaded.
  • Keep appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy.
  • Comply with all OSHA and MSDS standards.
  • Verify load accuracy; check the load count, stability, and product damage, report variances as necessary.
  • Change equipment battery or LP tank and monitor power source as necessary.
  • Maintain the facility's equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
  • Assist in physical inventories.
  • Complete daily inspection of equipment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

About This Role

DHL Supply Chain is Hiring! At DHL, you will play a part in one of the world's most essential industries.

Key Objectives

  1. Responsible for moving stock from one area to another within our warehouse environment.
  2. Load and unload shipments of various sizes.

Experience Requirements

Required

Six months warehouse experience, preferred; Six months forklift operation experience

6 years of experience

Benefits & Perks

Benefits Package

  • Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage available beginning on your 30th day
  • PTO program for all associates, including paid holidays and vacation
  • 401(k) with generous company match
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Excellent training and career advancement opportunities

Required Skills

Technical Skills

Preparing product for safe shipmentVerifying accuracy utilizing computer, shipping label and/or packing listExperience with a WMS (Warehouse Management System)

Full Job Description

Forklift Operator/Order Selector
DHL Supply Chain is Hiring! At DHL, you will play a part in one of the world's most essential industries. There has never been a better time to join DHL Supply Chain. In a global business like ours, the opportunities are endless. So, join us. Work with us. Grow with us.

Core Responsibilities:
Forklift Operator/Order Selector - to include cross-trained skills across multiple departments including inbound, outbound, auto store, domestic and international shipping, receiving.

Position: Forklift Operator/Order Selector
Shift: 2nd Shift from 3:00pm-11:00pm on Monday - Friday
Pay: $22.50 per hour + $2.00 Freezer Premium + $0.75 Shift Differential

In addition to the general job description below, the ideal candidate will also possess the following skills and/or experience:
A minimum of 6 months experience in the following:
Preparing product for safe shipment and verifying accuracy utilizing computer, shipping label and/or packing list.
Experience with a WMS (Warehouse Management System) is highly desired. Examples of WMS systems are JDA, Red Prairie, Blue Yonder, Manhattan, SAP.
Able to stand for extended periods of time. The position will require standing for up to 90% of the shift.
Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds throughout the shift.

Be part of the world's largest logistics company! DHL Supply Chain has been certified as a Great Place to Work® in the US and Canada! Our excellent benefits packages includes:
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage available beginning on your 30th day
- PTO program for all associates, including paid holidays and vacation
- 401(k) with generous company match
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Excellent training and career advancement opportunities

Role Purpose: What will you do in this role? Our Forklift Operators are responsible for moving stock from one area to another within our warehouse environment. You'll load and unload shipments of various sizes, and you may use certain types of equipment such as stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks. Our environment is team oriented, fast paced and safety focused. We move products that people need and want. At DHL, YOU will be an essential part of everyday life.

Key Accountabilities:
  • Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using various types of forklifts or other power equipment 80% of specified shift.
  • Pull and prepare product for shipment ensuring the exact number and types of product is loaded.
  • Keep appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy.
  • Comply with all OSHA and MSDS standards.
  • Verify load accuracy; check the load count, stability, and product damage, report variances as necessary.
  • Change equipment battery or LP tank and monitor power source as necessary.
  • Maintain the facility's equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
  • Assist in physical inventories.
  • Complete daily inspection of equipment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:
  • Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent, preferred
  • Six months warehouse experience, preferred
  • Six months forklift operation experience

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.

Company Culture

Work Environment: Our environment is team oriented, fast paced and safety focused.

How to Apply

Estimated Salary

$21
/ hour

DHL pays $21 for Forklift Operator in Osceola, Iowa, with most salaries ranging from $17 to $26. Pay can vary based on role, experience, and local cost of living.

Median
$21
Low
$17
High
$26

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