Forklift Driver - 1ST SHIFT

At DSV, our purpose is to keep customers’ supply chains flowing and enable the business of our customers by ensuring reliable and efficient transport and logistics services through storage and transport of goods by air, sea, and road. Our vision is to create long-term, sustainable growth and value for our customers, employees, shareholders, and society.

About the role

This full-time, 1st shift position operates Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Reach Forklift Operator is responsible for operating reach power industrial trucks to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. The operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle while meeting company standards of safety, security, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Input data accurately into WMS.
• Efficiently stack and store product in appropriate areas; maintain an organized work area.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
• Perform picking duties efficiently to meet customer service standards.
• Prepare freight for operations accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage; report quality variances.
• Support 4C’s: Customer Satisfaction, Clean and Safe Work Environment, Complete Risk Prevention, Continuous Improvement, and 5S initiatives.
• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage to production lines and/or staging docks; ensure proper documentation accompanies freight.
• Maintain appropriate records and reports to guarantee tight inventory control and security; assist in physical inventories.
• Ensure proper stock rotation through the normal course of daily work.
• Maintain the facility, work area, and equipment in a clean, neat, orderly manner; comply with all safety rules and OSHA/MSDS standards.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials from elevated racking using a reach forklift or other power equipment.
• Daily inspection and reporting of forklift or other equipment issues; operate all equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain an active forklift certification.
• Assist with correcting pallets improperly stored at elevation and correcting unsafe/tipped pallets.
• Perform or assist in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as assigned.
• Participate in physical inventories as assigned.
• Perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as assigned.
• Change fuel tanks on forklifts as assigned.
• Repair pallets, trailers, and truck bays as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 6 months of experience working in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment.
• Able to operate a stand-up Reach Truck while placing and removing pallets from elevated storage media.
• Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program.

Skills

• Basic computer skills, including use of RF scanners and WMS functions.
• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, verbal).
• Basic to intermediate mathematical skills to verify quantities, count inventory, or perform other duties associated with handling, storing, and distributing products.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy; ability to accomplish job 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience working in a warehouse/logistics/distribution environment.
• 1-2 years of proven forklift experience.
• 1-2 years of proven stand-up reach lift experience.
• Current or prior MHE certification.
• Able to operate Electric Pallet Jack and Dock Loader (Pacer) when needed.

Physical Demands

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Bend: Constantly (more than 66% of the time).
• Climb: Occasionally (up to 33% of the time).
• Crawl: Occasionally (up to 33% of the time).
• Handling/Fingering: Frequently (33% - 66% of the time).
• Sit: Frequently (33% - 66% of the time).
• Stand: Constantly (more than 66% of the time).
• Walk: Constantly (more than 66% of the time).
• Lift/Carry:
  • 10 lbs or less: Frequently (33% - 66% of the time).
  • 11-20 lbs: Frequently (33% - 66% of the time).
  • 21-50 lbs: Frequently (33% - 66% of the time).
  • 51-100 lbs: Occasionally (up to 33% of the time).
• Reach Above Shoulder: Frequently (33% - 66% of the time).
• Reach Outward: Frequently (33% - 66% of the time).
• Squat or Kneel: Frequently (33% - 66% of the time).
• Push/Pull:
  • 10 lbs or less: Frequently (33% - 66% of the time).
  • 11-20 lbs: Frequently (33% - 66% of the time).
  • 21-50 lbs: Frequently (33% - 66% of the time).
  • 51-100 lbs: Occasionally (up to 33% of the time).

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Pay

For this position, the expected base pay is $23.25 per hour.

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.