Forklift Driver / Warehouse Associate

Job Title: Forklift Driver / Warehouse Associate

Job Location: McAllen,TX

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 we transport our customers of shipments by air or sea. DGF's logistics solutions span the entire supply chain, from the factory to the shop floor. This also includes special transport-related services. Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html

As a Forklift Driver / Warehouse Associate you will be responsible for performing all tasks associated with warehousing and distribution including picking, packing, shipping, receiving, labeling, loading/unloading, and inventory control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares and updates information in computerized systems such as logs, packing lists, pick tickets, invoices, inventories, transfer/delivery tickets, orders / receipts etc.
• Loads and unloads shipments on to or off of pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand
• Receives, sorts, and segregates incoming shipments for warehouse / distribution facilities
• Sorts and processes outgoing shipments according to established procedures and regulations
• Load shipments into vehicles and uses hand tools to install strapping, bracing, and padding
• May perform routine vehicle, equipment, and warehouse maintenance
• May operate forklift, hand jacks, and other vehicles and equipment
• Maintains inventory records of customer shipments and performs audits to ensure integrity and security of freight

Skills / Requirements:

• Warehouse management systems (WMS) experience is preferred
• Knowledge of scanning freight in/out of the warehouse
• Able to walk/stand/kneel for long periods of time and lift 40-50 pounds occasionally
• Detail oriented and strong follow-up skills
• Warehouse and / or Freight Forwarding industry experience strongly preferred
• Fork lift experience
• Strong communication skills