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Forklift Operator

DHL

DHL

Fort Worth, TX, USA · Benbrook, TX, USA · Fort Worth, TX, USA · Texas, USA · United States
Posted on Thursday, August 22, 2024
  • SHIFT:
    • 2nd shift hours M-F, 3pm –; 11:30p / until workload is complete, OT when workload volumes are high
    • MONDAY –; FRIDAY AND SATURDAY WHEN NEEDED

OR

    • TUESDAY –; FRIDAY AND SATURDAY WHEN NEEDED
  • OPERATIONS:
    • Shift ends when workload is completed
    • Each pick line usually splits the workload for the day
    • EOW are busy work days as volumes are higher at the EOW
    • 12 hour days can occur when volumes are high.
    • Communication is provided when workload is high, on hours that will be worked.
    • Attendance is crucial, especially during the first 3 months
    • Saturday work shifts when needed, due to workload volumes
    • The facility is 150,000 sq. ft. and is not climate controlled.
    • Peak season is Nov-Dec during which hours worked are increased per day.
    • Productivity standards are set in place to meet customer requirements after probationary period
    • A gradual, weekly improvement is expected.
    • Each picker & stacker must pick/stack at a rate of 500 cases per hour; after their 3 months
    • After 1st month @ 250 CPH, after 2nd month @ 400 CPH and after 3rd month @ 500 CPH
    • LMS / productivity incentives can apply
    • Role consists of pick to belt with our voice to pick system
    • Physically picking cases from staged floor pallets to a conveyer line
    • Physically stacking cases from conveyer line to a pallet
    • Properly utilizing our voice to pick equipment and ring scanner devices
    • Physical movement through shift
    • At times, Pickers can walk around a conveyer belt for anywhere from 10-14 miles throughout a busy day
  • Operations Supervisor: Tommy Garcia
  • Operations Manager: Angela Walker
  • General Manager: Mike Salas

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.