Forklift Operator – DHL Supply Chain – Mississauga, ON

DHL Supply Chain is one of the world’s largest logistics companies, and their Forklift Operator opening in Mississauga, ON is a solid opportunity for experienced warehouse professionals ready to work in a specialized, fast-paced environment. This role involves more than standard forklift work — you’ll be part of a dual-function team focused on packing and picking parts for airplane engines, making it a unique position within global supply chain operations.

Working afternoon shift (3pm–11pm, Monday to Friday), you’ll be operating powered equipment including Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) order pickers, managing both inbound and outbound product flow, and maintaining the accuracy and integrity of a high-stakes inventory. If you have warehouse experience, solid forklift operation skills, and a sharp eye for detail, this role is worth a close look.

About the Role: Forklift Operator

As a Forklift Operator at DHL Supply Chain in Mississauga, your primary function is to safely and efficiently operate powered material handling equipment (MHE) — including forklifts, clamp trucks, and order pickers — for approximately 80% of your shift. You’ll be responsible for moving, locating, stacking, and counting product, as well as checking all inbound and outbound shipments for damage, code dates, and accuracy against customer requirements.

This position also requires a strong commitment to workplace safety and compliance with all OSHA and MSDS standards. You’ll work as part of a collaborative team, supporting physical inventory counts, maintaining clean and organized workspaces, and completing daily equipment inspections to keep operations running smoothly and safely.

Benefits and Salary

This full-time position offers a pay rate of $23.50 per hour. Full-time associates at DHL are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage, Long-Term Disability (LTD), basic life insurance, AD&D insurance, and short-term disability. Optional benefits include DCPP, RRSP, and TFSA savings plans, optional life and critical illness coverage. Additional perks for full-time associates include Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and an education reimbursement program. DHL has been certified as a Great Place to Work® and Top Employer in Canada for three consecutive years.

Responsibilities

In this Forklift Operator role, your day-to-day work centres on the safe and accurate movement of materials through a high-volume warehouse environment. You’ll also be cross-trained on packing and picking airplane engine parts, making attention to detail and precision especially critical. Below is a summary of the core responsibilities:

• Operate forklifts, clamp trucks, VNA order pickers, and other powered equipment for approximately 80% of each shift
• Load and unload shipments, ensuring the correct number and types of products are prepared and staged accurately
• Verify load accuracy by checking count, stability, and product condition, and report any variances or damage
• Pack and pick airplane engine parts as part of a dual-function team role
• Maintain records and reports to support inventory accuracy and product traceability
• Comply with all OSHA and MSDS safety standards at all times
• Perform daily equipment inspections and monitor or change battery/LP tank as needed
• Assist with physical inventory counts and maintain the facility in a clean, organized manner

Requirements / Skills

The ideal candidate brings hands-on forklift and warehouse experience, with a particular advantage for those who have operated Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) equipment. DHL is looking for someone who can work independently in a fast-paced setting, keep up with distributive attention tasks like packing, and demonstrate solid computer knowledge for inventory systems.

• Forklift operator certificate or successful completion of a forklift training program within the first 30 days of employment
• Minimum 6 months of forklift operation experience, required
• Minimum 6 months operating a Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) Order Picker
• Ability to obtain MHE certification on an Order Picker (cherry picker)
• Packing experience in a fast-paced warehouse or distribution environment
• Good computer knowledge for inventory and record-keeping tasks
• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred
• 6 months of general warehouse experience, preferred

How to Apply

To apply, use the official link below to submit your application directly through DHL’s careers portal. Make sure your resume is up to date and reflects your forklift and warehouse experience before submitting.

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