Forklift Operator

The Forklift Operator position at DHL Supply Chain involves loading, unloading, and moving stock within a warehouse. Candidates should have a forklift operator certificate and preferably six months of warehouse and forklift operation experience. The role emphasizes safety compliance and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Competitive pay and training opportunities are provided. As a Forklift Operator at DHL Supply Chain, you will be responsible for loading, unloading, and moving stock within a warehouse environment. This role requires operating various types of forklifts and ensuring inventory accuracy while adhering to safety standards. A forklift operator certificate and warehouse experience are preferred.

DHL Supply Chain is the world’s leading contract logistics provider. Combining value-added and management services with traditional fulfilment and distribution, our customized, integrated logistics solutions drive efficiency, improve quality and create competitive advantage. By joining DHL Supply Chain you are joining a company that offers limitless opportunities to grow. We're proud of our supportive work environment where employees are given the tools and training they need to learn, grow and succeed. Visit our site at: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/sc-usa-canada

Location: 1800 Union Airpark Blvd, Vandalia, OH 45377

Starting Pay: Up to $23.00 per hour

An additional $.50 per hour for hours worked with start times between 5:30pm Friday and 9:30pm Sunday

Yearly Raises and Market Increases:

Forklift Training Provided:

Bonus Opportunities: Yes

Monthly Production Bonuses: Yes

Quarterly Attendance and Retention Bonuses:

See below for shift availability.

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.

Shifts Available:

C/D Team (Nights): 2 Week Rotating 2-3-2 schedule. (See Diagram)

Hours 6:00pm –; 6:00am

Overtime available.

Shift differential available.

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• DHL Supply Chain is the world’s leading contract logistics provider. Combining value-added and management services with traditional fulfilment and distribution, our customized, integrated logist Responsibilities
• The candidate will be responsible for loading and unloading shipments of various sizes using forklifts.
• The candidate will ensure the exact number and types of products are loaded for shipment.
• The candidate will keep appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy.
• The candidate will comply with all OSHA and MSDS standards during operations.
• The candidate will verify load accuracy and report any variances as necessary.
• The candidate will maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a clean and orderly fashion.
• The candidate will assist in physical inventories as required.
• The candidate will complete daily inspections of equipment. Skills
• Forklift Operation
• Inventory Management
• OSHA Compliance
• Load Verification
• Equipment Maintenance
• Team Collaboration
• Safety Awareness
• Record Keeping
• Physical Stamina
• Problem Solving Education
• A forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment is required.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.