Forklift Operator - with Great Benefits

We are on the lookout for an ambitious Forklift Operator to join our amazing team at DHL Group in Washington DC.
Growing your career as a Full Time Forklift Operator is a great opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in project management, planning and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Forklift Operator at DHL Group today!

Hours of Operation: 9:00am - 5:30pm, Mon-Fri. Overtime may be required, but seldom on weekends. Warehouse and MHE experience preferred, specifically Order Picker, however, not required. Steel toed shoes or boots required.

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.

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.

Benefits of working as a Forklift Operator in Washington DC:

● Learning opportunities
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Competitive salary