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Forklift Operator

DHL

DHL

dekalb, il, usa
Posted on Oct 19, 2024

Hiring FORKLIFT OPERATORS

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 5am - 5pm work schedule is great for work life balance. Our site regularly offers overtime on a voluntary basis.

$1,000 Retention Bonus

Prior forklift experience is not required.

WAGES& BENEFITS:

  • Competitive starting wages $20.00/hour plus $1,000 retention bonus
  • Paid training
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits at a very low cost available at your 30th day of employment
  • 401(K) with generous company match
  • Paid vacation - Start earning PTO on your first day!
  • Tuition reimbursement program available after 1 year of employment

SITE INCENTIVES:

  • Monthly attendance bonuses
  • Monthly quality bonuses earning $ or additional PTO
  • Monthly productivity bonuses, top end performers earning > $500/month
  • Employee referral program up to $500.00
  • $1,000 Retention bonus

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.