Forklift Operator

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DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator in Mississauga for a full-time onsite role from 7 am to 3 pm, Monday through Friday with occasional shift changes during peak periods. The role focuses on operating powered equipment to move, locate, and count products, ensure inbound and outbound accuracy, and maintain inventory records, with a must-have background of at least six months on a Very Narrow Aisle Order Picker and a Reach Truck. A forklift operator certificate within 30 days is required; a high school diploma and six months of warehouse experience are preferred. When applying, highlight safety and accuracy, show flexibility for shift changes, and attach your certification and VNA/Reach experience.

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 working with a dynamic team in AEMCE sector. 

Position: Forklift Operator

Shift:  7am – 3pm

Monday - Friday (some shifts may require a shift change availability - i.e. quarter ends or in high peak volumes )

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

A minimum of 6 months operating an Order Picker in a Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) wire guide, and Reach Truck.

 Be part of the world’s largest logistics company! 

DHL has been certified as a Great Place to Work® and Top Employer in the US and Canada for the 3rd year in a row!

Core Benefits - Full Time Associates

• Associates are eligible for a standard offering of medical and dental coverage and standard Long-Term Disability option
• Basic life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Short-term disability

Optional benefits you may choose:

• Retirement: DCPP, RRSP and TFSA savings plans
• Optional life, AD&D insurance, critical illness (including dependent coverage) is available and may be subject to evidence of insurability (EOI)

 In addition, Full Time associates can also receive the following benefits subject to eligibility rules:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Education reimbursement program (HR site administered)

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:

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, 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.

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. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request.

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