Forklift Operator – DHL Supply Chain – Milton, ON

DHL Supply Chain is looking for a reliable and experienced Forklift Operator to join their team in Milton, Ontario. This is a second shift position offering steady hours from Monday to Friday and a competitive hourly wage — a solid opportunity for someone with hands-on experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.

Day to day, you’ll be at the heart of the operation — moving, stacking, and verifying product using powered equipment. Your role directly supports the accuracy and efficiency of both inbound and outbound shipments, making attention to detail and safe equipment operation essential to the job.

About the Role: Forklift Operator

As a Forklift Operator at DHL Supply Chain, you’ll be responsible for operating powered equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count product throughout the facility. You’ll also be checking all inbound and outbound products to ensure they’re free of damage, properly coded, and match customer requirements — all while keeping the warehouse running smoothly and safely.

This role requires a strong commitment to workplace safety, including compliance with all OSHA and MSDS standards. You’ll work closely with your team to maintain an organized, clean facility and contribute to a culture of accountability and precision. Being dependable and thorough during your shift is what keeps the operation on track.

Benefits and Salary

This full-time position pays $23.50 per hour. Full-time associates at DHL Supply Chain receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, standard Long-Term Disability, basic life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, as well as short-term disability. Optional benefits include additional life and AD&D insurance and critical illness coverage. Associates also have access to retirement savings plans (DCPP, RRSP, and TFSA). Eligible full-time employees can also receive Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and an education reimbursement program to support ongoing learning and career development.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll be operating forklift and other powered equipment for the majority of your shift, keeping product moving safely and efficiently throughout the warehouse. Your work supports accurate inventory tracking and ensures that shipments leaving and arriving at the facility meet quality and quantity standards.

• Load, unload, and move products and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment for approximately 80% of each shift
• Pull and prepare product for shipment, verifying that the correct number and types of items are loaded
• Keep accurate records and reports to maintain inventory accuracy
• Comply with all OSHA and MSDS safety standards
• Verify load accuracy by checking load count, stability, and product condition, and report any variances
• Manage equipment power sources by changing batteries or LP tanks as needed
• Maintain the facility and equipment in a clean, neat, and orderly condition
• Assist with physical inventories and complete daily equipment inspections

Requirements / Skills

The ideal candidate brings hands-on forklift experience and a solid understanding of warehouse operations. DHL is looking for someone dependable, safety-conscious, and capable of working efficiently within a fast-moving logistics environment.

• Forklift operator certificate or successful completion of a forklift training program within the first 30 days of employment
• Six months of forklift operation experience is required
• Six months of warehouse experience is preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Attention to detail and ability to verify load accuracy and product condition
• Commitment to workplace safety and compliance with established standards

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official DHL job posting using the link below. Make sure your resume is up to date and reflects your forklift and warehouse experience before submitting.

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