Material Handler – DHL Supply Chain – Milton, ON

DHL Supply Chain is looking for a dependable Material Handler to join their first shift team in Milton, Ontario. If you have forklift experience and a solid background in warehouse operations, this is a straightforward opportunity with a global logistics leader that offers competitive pay and a full benefits package.

Working Monday to Friday on the first shift (6:00am–2:00pm), you’ll be responsible for keeping product moving efficiently through the facility — from receiving and put-away to picking and shipping. It’s hands-on, physical work that plays a direct role in DHL’s supply chain network.

About the Role: Material Handler

As a Material Handler, your primary responsibility is operating powered forklift equipment to move, locate, stack, and count product throughout the warehouse. You’ll handle both inbound and outbound shipments, verifying product accuracy, checking for damage, and making sure everything matches customer requirements before it moves along the chain.

This role demands attention to detail and a commitment to keeping the facility running cleanly and safely. You’ll conduct daily equipment inspections, maintain a clean and orderly workspace, and support physical inventory counts as needed. Following proper procedures and reporting discrepancies accurately are key parts of the job.

Benefits and Salary

This position pays $20.75 per hour. Full-time associates receive a solid benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, basic life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and paid time off including paid holidays. Optional benefits include retirement savings plans (DCPP, RRSP, TFSA), additional life and critical illness insurance, and an education reimbursement program for those looking to grow their skills further.

Responsibilities

The day-to-day work of a Material Handler at DHL involves operating forklift equipment, managing product flow, and maintaining accuracy at every step of the receiving and shipping process. These responsibilities are essential to keeping DHL’s supply chain running on time and to customer specifications.

• Operate powered forklift equipment to move, relocate, stack, and count product throughout the warehouse
• Load and unload product onto equipment, pallets, or totes for more than 20% of each shift
• Pick and put away product for shipment or stock, ensuring the correct quantity and type per customer order
• Verify outbound shipments by comparing quantity, quality, labelling, and delivery address against customer orders
• Inspect inbound and outbound product for damage, infestation, and correct code dates
• Report discrepancies such as non-available products and OS&D (overage, shortage, and damage)
• Maintain equipment by changing batteries or LP tanks and monitoring power sources as needed
• Complete daily inspections of all operated equipment and keep the facility clean and orderly
• Assist with physical inventories as required

Requirements / Skills

The ideal candidate for this Material Handler position brings hands-on forklift operation experience and a reliable approach to warehouse work. DHL values safety-conscious, detail-oriented team members who can keep up in a busy distribution environment.

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Forklift certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift training program required within the first 30 days of employment
• Six months of warehouse experience preferred
• Six months of forklift operation experience preferred
• Ability to physically load product and perform active, hands-on warehouse tasks throughout the shift
• Attention to detail when verifying orders, checking product conditions, and reporting discrepancies

How to Apply

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

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