Driver, Operations- Days (FHD)
About the role
DSV, founded in 1976, is now the world's third-largest supplier of global transport and logistics solutions. We handle various types of goods, ensuring a steady supply to production lines, outlets, stores, and consumers worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for safely operating commercial motor vehicles (GVWR >10,000 lb. and ≤26,000 lb.) for local pick-up and delivery (P&D).
- Conducts warehouse operations including shipping, receiving, picking, and quality control.
- Verifies shipment paperwork, weighs/dimension checks, loads/unloads (including ULDs), stages and replenishes, scans product, and documents accurately.
- Maintains a neat storage lot and interacts with warehouse supervisors to comply with safety requirements.
- Ensures professional customer interaction during P&D, protecting freight integrity and security.
- Uses proper Airline/Electrical hookup and backing procedures.
- Fulfills all company policies, guidelines, and quality procedures.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Receiving/Put-Away
- Loads outbound shipments using gas or electric forklifts/MHE, efficiently stacking and storing products in designated areas.
- Maintains an organized work area.
Order Picking
- Pulls and prepares products for shipment, ensuring correct quantity and type of product is loaded and shipped.
- Performs picking duties efficiently to meet customer service standards.
- Prepares freight accurately and promptly as required.
Quality
- Ensures inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and undamaged.
- Reports quality variances.
Delivery
- Efficiently moves product from staging and/or storage to production lines and/or staging docks.
- Accompanies freight with proper documentation.
Inventory
- Keeps accurate records and reports to maintain tight inventory control and security.
- Assists in physical inventories and ensures proper stock rotation.
Safety, Housekeeping, and Compliance
- Maintains a clean, orderly work area and complies with standard operating procedures, corporate policies, and safety rules.
- Participates in safety meetings.
Equipment Operation
- Loads, unloads, moves, stacks, and stages product and materials using forklifts, clamp trucks, drum attachments, or other power equipment.
- Maintains facility equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly condition.
- Inspects and performs minor maintenance on forklifts or other equipment daily.
- Operates equipment safely and efficiently according to prescribed work methods.
- Maintains an active forklift certification.
Maintenance
- Performs or assists in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as assigned.
Other Duties
- Changes fuel tanks on forklifts as needed; participates in physical inventories; performs labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as needed.
- Repairs pallets, trailers, and truck bays as requested.
- Maintains a clean, safe work environment.
- Performs other duties as required.
- Works overtime as needed.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- None
Minimum Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- 6 months experience working in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment.
- Able to operate MHE.
- Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to pass federal/state/local background checks, clearances, and drug/alcohol tests (e.g., airport or TSA as applicable).
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Basic computer skills.
- RF Scanners.
- WMS functions.
- English (reading, writing, verbal).
- Basic to intermediate level math skills for verifying quantities of product, counting inventory, or performing duties related to handling, storing, and distributing client products.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to accomplish tasks in a timely manner.
- Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance.
- Ability to adapt to change and thrive in a stimulating, fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to work in unregulated temperatures within the warehouse during the warmer and colder months.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1-2 years’ experience working in a warehouse/logistics/distribution environment.
- 1-2 years forklift experience.
- Current or prior MHE certification.
Physical Demands
- Occasionally: Handling/Fingering, Sitting.
- Frequently: Bending.
- Constantly: Walking and Standing.
- Ability to lift/carry and push/pull: 21-50 pounds.
- Reach above shoulder, reach outward, squat, or kneel.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Base Pay Rate
The expected base pay rate for this position is $20.50 hourly. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.
Benefits
Information regarding DSV’s benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase. Benefits, programs, and eligibility may vary by location and division in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
DSV is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with DSV, please contact Human Resources at hr@us.dsv.com. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.
DSV – Global transport and logistics
Working at DSV means playing in a different league. As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalize, and build on our achievements.
DSV – Global transport and logistics
Working at DSV means playing in a different league. As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalize, and build on our achievements.