Warehouse Operative

Would you like to be part of the most international company in the world? A company operating in more than 220 countries worldwide and has been pioneering cross-border express shipping since 1969. Would you like to be part of a business that connects people across the globe and want to make a difference? Then waste no time and join our amazing team at DHL Group. DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is the Group's air, ocean, and road freight specialist. We offer standardized transport as well as highly specialized end-to-end solutions to customers in a wide range of industries globally.

Who ever said ‘‘the sky is the limit’’ never spoke to you! Because for you it’s the beginning -DHL Global Forwarding has an opening for a Warehouse Operative in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Support administration of warehouse and manual handling plans and processes to provide smooth operations for forklift operations, material handling and ground operations activities including movement, storage and inventory control; stacking, loading or unloading materials, finished goods, tools; packaging of materials and maintenance of existing inventories in line with the business strategy and requirements, corporate guidelines and policies.

Join us in connecting people and improving lives!

In this Warehouse Operative position

• Under supervision receive goods, accurately sort, label and store goods ensuring optimization of warehouse space
• Under supervision verify items against the record of shipment, and inspect condition for damages/ defects, update received and shipped items according to established procedures
• Ensure proper routing of materials is maintained while transporting the materials between departments
• Verify and pack items for shipment according to specifications and the applicable transportation method
• Comply with established procedures to maintain and log the movement of incoming and outgoing materials and products
• Perform order fulfilment based on customer requirements
• Retrieve stored information, place orders or respond to enquiries such as inventory levels or delivery schedules
• Resolve recurring issues faced during delivery as per defined processes, systems and methods
• Undertake generally repetitive tasks related to movement, tools, and packaging (e.g. pickers and packers)
• Pack items for shipment according to specifications
• Under supervision receive goods, scan and verify items against the shipment record
• Undertake generally repetitive tasks to consolidate transshipment and sorting activities (e.g. within sorting centers)
• Under supervision support operate gas or electric powered forklift truck to move, stack, stage, load or unload materials, parts, finished goods, etc. and may use a hi-rise to load items in storage racks
• Verify and process applicable documentation during package/ freight pick-up or arrival at warehouse
• Under supervision operate a scanner to process all incoming and outgoing shipments
• Comply with established procedures to arrange daily pick-up schedules and dispatch pick-up delivery information in a timely and efficient manner
• Ensure forklifts and equipment are properly checked, used and maintained on a daily basis
• Support general admin tasks related to shipment processing and documentation, sending status information and accepting/ securing over-the-counter payments
• Answer basic queries from customer service and sales for shipment tracking and resolve issues related to misplaced shipments
• Stay updated with the methods of use of all equipment and obtain related certifications for loading, unloading and material handling equipment

Stakeholders

• Explain facts, practices, policies, etc. to others within the organization adhering to narrowly defined procedures, standards and guidelines
• Support and interact primarily with colleagues of own team
• Communicate information that requires some explanation or interpretation
• Address task-related issues appropriately to maintain work relationships

Management Responsibility

• Individual contributor without direct responsibility for leading others

Now, here is what we need from you!

Education Level

• Vocational/Specialized/Technical/Certification

Experience Level

• Less than 2 years

We offer:

• Opportunities in a global company where you can contribute your ideas and skills to move towards our shared goals.
• Possible further career development
• Competitive salary

Why join DHL Global Forwarding?

We are part of DHL Group, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at

Our TOP EMPLOYER prestigious certification attests to our best-in-class efforts to attract and retain talent by fostering a positive work environment and encouraging personal and professional development among employees. The development of talented women in our organization is an ongoing key focus area.

We aspire to become the undisputed leader in our industry, when people think of forwarding; we want them to think DGF because we have:

• The largest global network with more than ~30,000 passionate employees
• The most efficient processes and fastest response times
• The best solutions and best customer service

Our Vision: The Logistics Company for the World.

Our Mission: Excellence. Simply Delivered.
Our Purpose: Connecting People, improving lives.
Our Values: Respect & Results
Our Goals: Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility

DHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.