Forklift Operator

DHL

Dayton, USonsite$43k/yrPosted Aug 7, 2026
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About the role

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 the role include: Loading and unloading trailers; Picking and pulling product; Put-away; Staging; Working in a low-temperature environment

Position: Forklift Operator

Shift: 3rd Shift

Hours: 12am-8am

Days: Tuesday-Saturday

Pay: $20.60 per hour plus $2 Shift Differential plus $1 Freezer premium

Required Qualifications: Minimum of 6 months warehouse experience

Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of 6 months operating Stand-Up Reach Truck; Minimum of 6 months operating Stand-Up Dock Stocker; Minimum of 6 months operating Electric Pallet Jack

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. Youll 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 facilitys 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

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Brand: DHL

Address: 5522 Little Richmond Road Dayton, OH - 45426

Property Description: 1691 - Dayton OH NCRC

Property Number: 1691

Compensation

This Logistics & Supply Chain role pays $43k/yr. Within typical range for logistics & supply chain roles in United States.

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