Job Brief
What makes DHL great? Our People! We put our people first because we know each employee’s individual contributions make us the #1 logistics company in the world.
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
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - VETERANS / DISABILITY