Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

SUMMARY:

The Forklift Operator will perform shipping & receiving duties; break down freight and categorize by location; read and document pack-slips and Bills of Lading (BOL’s); load and unload freight by hand and via forklift; perform general warehouse duties as needed following terminal specific requirements and Standard Operating Procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Successfully complete Forklift Training Certification program

Load and unload trucks

Stock inventory

Palletize

Scan the Inbound and Outbound trucks when they load and unload

Log in the drivers on the Driver Log; log in the seal numbers on the Seal Log

Complete daily forklift checklist

Duties may include reassignment to alternate operational areas as business needs require

Essential duties are not necessarily exhaustive and may be supplemented or otherwise revised by DHL at its sole discretion

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High School or equivalent training and/or least 6 months related experience preferred

REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:

Ability to speak English

Understand and carry out oral instructions; read and carry out written instructions; tickets, receiving, Bills of Lading (BOLs), graphs, logs, schedules

Estimate speed of moving objects

Count, use simple addition and subtraction

Operate industrial equipment including forklifts, and pallet jacks

Contact with other departments or people outside of this mail terminal on routine affairs, exchanging necessary information on a service or cooperative basis

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Walk, push, pull and lift up to 50 lbs. (additional weight may be required with assistance)

This is a warehouse environment where frequently this position will be exposed to cold, hot and changing temperatures; will constantly experience noise at medium level not damaging or loud enough to require protective equipment; will frequently be exposed to dust, dirt and changes in lighting

As a leading logistics company in one of the fastest growing industries, at DHL eCommerce Solutions, we offer our employees, and their dependents benefits and incentives to make them successful at work and home.

Competitive Pay

Retirement Savings - 401k with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision, Well-being programs

FSA/HSA availability

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off including vacation and sick time

Company Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays

Employee Discount Program

Employee Assistance & Work Life Program

Short Term and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Pay Rate: $19.50/ Hour

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - VETERANS / DISABILITY