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Material Handler

DHL
Northampton, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/11/2026

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 this role include: Operating a double length center rider electric pallet jack and physically building pallets of pet food and supplies.

Position: 1st shift Material Handler
Shift: 6 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Thursday
Pay: $20.50 an hour

In addition to the general job description below, the ideal candidate will also possess the following skills and/or experience:

A minimum of (1) one year's experience in the following:

  • Preparing product for safe shipment and verifying accuracy utilizing using computer, shipping label and/or packing list.
  • Experience with a WMS (Warehouse Management System) is highly desired. Examples of WMS systems are JDA, Red Prairie, Blue Yonder, Manhattan, SAP.
  • Able to stand for extended periods of time. The position will require standing for up to 90% of the shift.
  • Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds throughout the shift.


Language Requirement:
Basic English proficiency is required to follow safety guidelines, work instructions, and communicate with the team.


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
:


Responsible for operating powered equipment for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking, and counting product. Responsible for checking all inbound and outbound products. Ensures products are free of damage and infestation, product code dates are properly recorded and products match customer requirements.


Key Accountabilities
:


  • Physically load product onto equipment, pallets or totes more than 20% of specified shift.
  • Put-away and pick product for shipment or stock. Insure the exact number and type of products, ordered by the customer, are checked and loaded correctly.
  • Compare the quantity, quality, labeling, and address with the customers order to ensure outgoing product shipments are complete and correct.
  • Changes equipment battery or LP tank and monitors power source as necessary.
  • Verify and report discrepancies such as non-available products and OS&D.
  • Maintain the facility and the facilitys equipment in a neat, clean, orderly fashion. Inspect all operated equipment daily.
  • Complete daily inspection of equipment.
  • Assist in physical inventories.


Required Education and Experience
:


  • High School Diploma or Equivalent, preferred
  • Six months warehouse experience, preferred
  • Six months forklift operation experience, prefer


Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.

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Brand: DHL
Address: 250 Radar Rd Northampton, PA - 18067
Property Description: 5889 - Northampton PA NERC
Property Number: 5889

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