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Forklift Operator

Supply Chain
Irving, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 7/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/26/2026

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 the role include: Using powered equipment to pick mattresses, bed frames, and box springs. 
Position: Forklift Operator
Shift: 2nd Shift 
Hours: 3:30pm-11:30pm
Days: Monday-Friday 
Pay: $20 per hour plus a $1.00 Shift differential 

Required Qualifications: Minimum of 1 year experience operating a stand up forklift; Minimum of 1 year using a cherry picker; Minimum of 1 year using a stand up reach forklift; Must be comfortable with heights and picking heavy and bulky items with equipment.
Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience using an RF Scanner

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. 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.

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