Forklift Operator

At DHL, you will play a part in one of the world’s most essential industries.

The core responsibilities of this role include:
Case‑picking by hand up to 50 lbs. (approx. 60% of the shift); operating MHE, including Standup Forklift (approx. 40%).

Position: 2nd Shift Forklift Operator

Shift: 3:30 pm – 11:30 pm, Sunday‑Thursday
Pay: $19.60 /hour, plus a $1.00 incentive to work weekends.
Additional

Incentives:

All full‑time employees are eligible to qualify for monthly performance and safety incentive bonuses! Also attendance cash‑out bonus.

Ideal Candidate: A minimum of 6 months operating a Standup forklift or Reach Truck.

• 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.

Our Forklift Operators are responsible for moving stock from one area to another within our warehouse environment. You will load and unload shipments of various sizes, and 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.

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using various types of forklifts or other power equipment (80% of 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.

• 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.