Warehouse Associate/Forklift Driver

DHL Global Forwarding
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Dec 13, 2024
Description Job Title: Forklift Driver/Warehouse Handling Agent Job Location: College Park, GA We have an exciting opportunity for a *FORKLIFT DRIVER / WAREHOUSE HANDLING AGENT* to join our team. Your efficiency and attention to detail will allow DHL to make businesses work by delivering cargo on time, every time. This may require heavy lifting at times and/or use of a hand-truck. You will also be expected to maintain an electronic record of your activity through the proficient use of a hand-held scanning device. This position will be based at our College Park, GA location. Key Responsibilities: Sort and place shipments and or materials on racks, shelves, or designated areas according to destination Build up and maximize airline containers and pallets; load / unload vehicles, vans, straight trucks and tractor trailers Enter data information into freight station inventory and warehouse management system using desktop computer and handheld scanner Perform pick and pack assembly on shipments as needed, and assemble shipments from storage area to prepare for export; mark and label shipments with identifying information; prepares bills of lading as needed Take weight and measurement of each shipment received, and prepare on-hand notice Drive forklift to transport shipments within warehouse and in and out of trucks; operate other warehouse equipment such as pallet jack and hand truck as needed Skills / Requirements : Hazmat endorsement strongly preferred, but not required High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Minimum 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, cargo handling including Forklift operations as well as other materials handling equipment is preferred #F1Warehouse Why join DHL Global Forwarding? We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world's leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED EXTERNALLY AS TOP EMPLOYER AND A GREAT PLACE TO WORK ! WHY DOES THIS MATTER TO YOU? It means that when you partner with DHL Global Forwarding you're working with an ethical and socially responsible company. We believe that when people love to come to work, they give more, try harder for their Customers, and are proud of the service they give. And that's why external organizations have granted us different accolades for our people practices Our Vision: The Logistics Company for the World Our Mission: Excellence. Simply Delivered. Our Purpose: We connect people, improving their lives. Our Values: Respect & Results Our Goals: Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility DHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Work Authorization: DHL Global Forwarding will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which visa sponsorship will be provided. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire for this role. About DHL Global Forwarding (DGF): DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is the world leader in air freight services and one of the leading providers of ocean freight services. Around 30,000 employees work to ensure the transport of all kinds of shipments by air or sea. DGF's logistics solutions span the entire supply chain, from the factory to the shop floor. They also include special transport-related services. Our business model is very asset-light, as it is based on the brokerage of transport services between customers and freight carriers. We consolidate shipments to achieve higher volumes, purchase cargo space at better conditions and optimize network utilization. Our global presence means we can offer a variety of routing options and meet our customers' increasing demand for multimodal shipments. #LI-RL2 Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Vets. Click here for EEO Statements and Reasonable Accommodations.