Forklift Operator Job at DHL, Thebes, IL

  • DHL
  • Thebes, IL

Job Description

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: Safely operate a forklift, perform material handler job duties to include loading and unloading, stacking, staging and palletizing product.

Position : Third (3rd) Shift Forklift Operator

We have multiple Night Shifts based on hiring needs and building location. Available shifts may change based on site needs, so flexibility is highly desired.

-A Shift: 6pm–6am. Day shift rotates through all 7 days of the week

-C Shift: 6pm–8am OR 8pm-6am, Sunday-Wednesday

-D Shift: 6pm-4am OR 8pm-6pm, Wednesday-Saturday

-E Shift: 6pm-4am OR 8pm-6pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

-F Shift: 6pm-4am OR 8pm-6am, Monday-Thursday

-G Shift: 6pm-6am, Friday-Sunday or Saturday-Monday

Pay : $19.65 per hour, PLUS $1.50/hr shift differential with an ADDITIONAL $1.75/hr shift differential when work day rotates into weekends.

**Base Pay INCREASE to $19.90 after 6 months, $20.40 after 12 months and $21.15 after 24 months! 

In addition to the general job description below, the ideal candidate will also possess the following skills and/or experience:

-Forklift experience is preferred, but not required, for qualified candidates with good work history.
-Forklift positions will require safely operating a Forklift, as well as perform material handler job duties to include loading and unloading, stacking, staging and palletizing product.
-Qualified applicants with no Forklift experience that have a relevant and solid work history and willing to be trained may be considered. Warehouse experience is preferred.

Be part of the world’s largest logistics company! DHL Supply Chain has been certified as a Great Place to Work® in the US and Canada! Our excellent benefits packages includes:
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage available beginning on your 30th day
- PTO program for all associates, including paid holidays and vacation
- 401(k) with generous company match
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Excellent training and career advancement opportunities

Grow your skills. Shape your world

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.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Night shift, Rotating shift, Day shift

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