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Forklift Operator

Supply Chain
Zebulon, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/8/2025

Hours are Thu/Fri/Sat from 530am-6pm.  Applicant will train the first 4-6 weeks, Mon-Fri 7am-330pm.  

 

Join the #1 logistics company in the world: DHL Supply Chain

In Zebulon, NC, our DHL team is growing as we support our on-site customer Glaxo Smith Kline, and we're looking for world-class people like you! We are currently looking for Forklift Operators to join our team!

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • Starting wages at $19.50 per hour with an annual increase possible
  • $2.00 shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts, $0.75 building differential on top of base pay
  • 4-6 weeks of initial training
  • Eligible for attendance cash-outs
  • Weekly pay available
  • Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription
  • Paid Time Off (vacation & holidays) available on day one
  • 401(k) with a generous company match
  • Tuition reimbursement program

 

WHAT WE SEEK:

  • Previous forklift experience preferred
  • WMS, SAP, SOP, GMP knowledge
  • Must be detail-oriented, and a team player
  • Must possess a valid NC state-issued driver's license.

 

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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.

 

Salary : $20

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