Forklift Operator

Job summary

The role involves operating powered equipment to move, stock, and stage products while ensuring inventory accuracy and load stability. You will also be responsible for case-picking by hand and maintaining a clean, orderly facility in compliance with safety standards.

Job details

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: Case-picking by hand up to 50 lbs. approx. 80% of the day; operating MHE including Dock stocker and Reach Truck approx. 20%. Position: 3rd Shift Forklift Operator - Back up Group Lead. Shift: 11:00pm – 07:00am Sunday-Friday Pay: $23.25 per hour +1.25 Shift Premium per hour. Additional Incentives: All full-time employees are eligible to qualify for monthly performance bonuses. In addition to the general job description below, the ideal candidate will also possess the following skills and/or experience: Stand up forklift, Push Pull or Reach Truck In addition to the general job description below, the ideal candidate will also possess the following skills and/or experience: * Experience in a similar role * Experience on forklift Core Benefits - Full Time Associates * Associates are eligible for a standard offering of medical and dental coverage and standard Long-Term Disability option * Basic life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance * Short-term disability Optional benefits you may choose: * Retirement: DCPP, RRSP and TFSA savings plans * Optional life, AD&D insurance, critical illness (including dependent coverage) is available and may be subject to evidence of insurability (EOI) In addition, Full Time associates can also receive the following benefits subject to eligibility rules: * Paid Time Off (PTO) * Paid holidays * Education reimbursement program (HR site administered) Grow your skills. Shape your world. Role Purpose: Responsible for operating powered equipment for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking, and counting product. Responsible for checking all inbound and outbound products. Ensures products are free of damage and infestation, product code dates are properly recorded and products match customer requirements. Key Accountabilities: * Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, 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. 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. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request. #LI-DNI #LI-Onsite

What you’ll do

The role involves operating powered equipment to move, stock, and stage products while ensuring inventory accuracy and load stability. You will also be responsible for case-picking by hand and maintaining a clean, orderly facility in compliance with safety standards.

Requirements

Candidates should have at least six months of warehouse and forklift experience, with a forklift operator certificate or the ability to complete training within 30 days. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred for this position.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Long-term disability
• Basic life insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Short-term disability
• Retirement savings plans
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Education reimbursement program
• Performance bonuses

Listed skills

• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Material Handling · Preferred
• Warehouse Safety · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Forklift operation
• Reach truck
• Dock stocker
• Case-picking
• Inventory management
• Load verification
• Warehouse safety
• OSHA compliance
• Equipment inspection
• Material handling
• Supply Chain
• Time Off Management
• Forklift Truck
• Warehousing
• Material Safety Data Sheet
• Physical Inventory
• Loading And Unloading
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Job areas

• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Forklift Operator
• Forklift / Pallet Jack Operator
• Lifting Truck Operators
• Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators

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