Forklift Operator
DHL
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
Our Forklift Operators are responsible for moving stock from one area to another within our warehouse environment.
Key Objectives
- Load and unload shipments of various sizes
- Use certain types of equipment such as stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks
Experience Requirements
Required
Minimum of 1 year experience operating an electric pallet jack; stand up reach forklift; previous case picking experience.
Preferred
A minimum of 6 months experience operating material handling equipment is preferred.
1 year 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
Full Job Description
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.
The core responsibilities of this role include:
- Loading and unloading tires
- Lifting, standing, bending
- Case picking
- Moving product with powered equipment
- Material handling
- Order picking
- Ability to work comfortably at elevated heights when required.
Shift: Second Shift
Hours: 6:00pm - 4:30am
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Pay: $19.25 per hour + $1.00 shift differential
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1 year experience operating an electric pallet jack
- Stand up reach forklift
- Previous case picking experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience using an RF Scanner
- Previous experience using a stand-up forklift
- Continuous physical demands such as lifting, bending, standing
- Comfortable operating equipment and performing tasks at elevated heights as needed.
Additional Incentives: All full-time employees are eligible to qualify for monthly attendance incentives and productivity bonuses.
In addition to the general job description below, the ideal candidate will also possess the following skills and/or experience:
- Loading/Unloading Tires
- Lots of lifting, standing, bending and using Stand Up Reach Forklift
- Material Handler
- Loader/Unloader
- Order Picking
- A minimum of 6 months experience operating material handling equipment is preferred.
- Experience operating the Stand Up Reach truck is preferred
- Ability to work comfortably at elevated heights when required.
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
Grow your skills. Shape your world.
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: Team oriented, fast paced and safety focused.
How to Apply
DHL pays $21 for Forklift Operator in Forney, Texas, with most salaries ranging from $17 to $26. Pay can vary based on role, experience, and local cost of living.
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