Forklift Operator - with Great Benefits

We are searching for a brilliant Forklift Operator to join our stellar team at DHL Group in Joliet, IL.
Growing your career as a Full Time Forklift Operator is a fantastic opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in teamwork, leadership and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Forklift Operator at DHL Group today!

Attention Warehouse Associates and Forklift Drivers, DHL Supply Chain is looking for you!

We are busy. We are growing. We are hiring now!

Our Joliet location is looking to hire Full-Time Forklift Drivers - Start at $20.75 an hour for 2nd Shift (2B) Wed-Saturday 3:30pm-1:30am

- Excellent health benefits starting on your 30th day, and at very low cost to you

- 401(K) with generous company match

- Paid vacation

- Paid holidays

- Tuition reimbursement program

- Great growth potential

JOIN US AND FIND OUT WHY DHL SUPPLY IS THE WORLD’S LEADING LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS PROVIDER!

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 Joliet, IL:

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