Warehouse Handling Agent Job
Job Description Job Attributes+
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Job ID
DPDHGLOBALAV343235ENGLOBALEXTERNAL
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Req #
AV-343235
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Job Location
Indianapolis, IN, US
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Job Category
Other
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Career Area
Other
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Job Type
FULL_TIME
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Career Level
Operatives
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Schedule
40 hours per week
Job Title: Warehouse Handling Agent
Job Location: Indianapolis, IN
We have an exciting opportunity for a WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE/CARGO HANDLER 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 forklift. This position will be based at our Indianapolis, IN location. You will work during evening hours; requiring flexibility in schedule to meet the needs of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Transportation of cargo shipments to/from the airport, area carriers, as well as direct customer pick-up and deliveries
- Transport shipments and materials to and from receiving area, staging area, or other area as designated
- 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
- 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
- Forklift certification required
Pay Range:$19.39 - $25.85/hr. (Based on Experience)
Benefits (All Non-Union Employees)
- Compensation: Competitive base salary plus role dependent performance-based incentives.
- 401(k) Match: $1-for-$1 match up to 4% quarterly + 2% annual base contribution.
- Stock Purchase Plan: Ability to purchase Deutsche Post AG shares at a discounted rate.
- Medical: Comprehensive plans covering preventive care, inpatient/outpatient services, and prescriptions.
- Vision: Optional coverage for exams, frames, and contacts.
- Dental: Optional coverage for preventive, basic, and major services.
- Paid Time Off: 7 major holidays, 8 floating holidays, and accrued vacation/sick days.
Why Join DHL Global Forwarding?
At DHL Global Forwarding, we invest in our employees’ growth, providing training, guidance, and career advancement opportunities. We believe in building careers, not just jobs, and empowering our team to develop skills and achieve long-term success.
Be part of DHL Group, the world’s leading logistics provider, operating in 220+ countries. DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is a global leader in air and ocean freight, with 30,000+ employees ensuring seamless transport and supply chain solutions. Explore careers with us: DHL Careers.
Equal Opportunity Employer
DHL Global Forwarding is committed to equal employment opportunities, evaluating all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Work Authorization
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
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