Fort Worth, Texas, USA
5 days ago
Forklift Operator

• Operations Supervisor: Denise Munoz

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• Operations Manager: Angela Walker

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• General Manager: Mike Salas

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1st shift Schedule - Monday 5A - 5P, Tuesday - Friday 5A-3PM

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Schedule OT when workload volumes are high

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Communication is provided when workload is high, on hours that will be worked

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Shift ends when workload is completed

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1st shift: Saturday work shifts when needed, due to workload / peak volumes

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Site Specifics

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Role consists of pick to belt with our voice to pick system

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Physically picking cases from staged floor pallets to a conveyer line

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At times can walk around the belt 10-14 miles a day

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Properly utilizing our voice to pick equipment and ring scanner devices

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While temp to perm is not a guarantee, we are always looking for great candidates to join our DHL team

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Each pick line (6) usually splits the workload for the shift

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Being on time is critical, as pre-shift meetings (where pertinent info is shared with the team) occur at 5A & 3PM

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Attendance is crucial, especially during the first 3 months

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The facility is 150,000 sq. ft. and is not climate controlled.

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Peak season is Nov-Dec during which hours worked are increased per day

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Productivity standards are set in place

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A gradual, weekly improvement is expected

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Each picker & stacker must pick/stack at a rate of 503 cases per hour; after their 3 months

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After 1st month @ 250 CPH, after 2nd month @ 400 CPH and after 3rd month @ 500 CPH


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 employmentHigh School Diploma or Equivalent, preferredSix months warehouse experience, preferredSix months forklift operation experience

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.

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