Forklift Driver 1st Shift Monday-Friday

About the role

Location: USA - Northlake, East Catherine Court. Division: Solutions. Position: Forklift Driver, 1st Shift Monday‑Friday, Full Time. The Forklift Operator operates power industrial trucks to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise, ensuring safe and efficient vehicle operation. The role may also include Order Filler and Checker duties and requires accurate storing, shipping, and receiving of product to meet DSV’s safety, security, and productivity standards. Associates are expected to meet performance, safety, and quality objectives and comply with all corporate and site‑specific policies.

Responsibilities

• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
• Input data accurately into WMS.
• Efficiently stack and store product in appropriate area.
• Maintain an organized work area.
• Pull and prepare for shipment, ensuring the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
• Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.
• Prepare freight for operations accurately and in a timely manner as required.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
• Report quality variances.
• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage to production lines and/or staging docks.
• Ensure proper documentation accompanies freight.
• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee tight inventory control and security.
• Assist in physical inventories.
• Ensure proper stock rotation.
• Maintain a clean, neat, orderly work area and assist in warehouse security.
• Comply with all Standard Operating Procedures, corporate and site‑specific policies, safety rules, and OSHA/MSDS standards.
• Participate in safety meetings.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, drum attachment, or other power equipment.
• Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.
• Maintain an active forklift certification.
• Perform or assist in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as assigned.
• Change fuel tanks on forklifts as needed.
• Perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as needed.
• Repair pallets, trailers, and truck bays as requested.
• Help maintain the facility to provide a clean, safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 6 months experience in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment.
• Ability to operate MHE (material handling equipment).
• Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program.
• Maintain an active forklift certification.

Qualifications

• 1‑2 years’ experience working in a warehouse/logistics/distribution environment.
• 1‑2 years of forklift experience.
• Current or prior MHE certification.

Skills

• Basic computer skills, RF scanners, and WMS functions.
• English proficiency (reading, writing, verbal).
• Basic to intermediate mathematical skills for verifying quantities, counting inventory, and performing related duties.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accomplish tasks accurately and timely.
• Ability to perform duties with