What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator position at DPDHL?
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.
- 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
- Ability to spend 80% of time operating powered material handling equipment- Basic familiarity with the warehousing- Good written and verbal communication skills- Ability to work specified shifts- Ability to follow work procedures and safety rules- Ability to read, understand, and follow directions / instructions- Working knowledge of warehouse management system equipment
Required Education and Experience :
Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.
Minimum Knowledge / Skills / Abilities (indicate intensity & duration)
