Forklift Driver, 2nd Shift

Position Summary

The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating power industrial trucks for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking, and counting merchandise. The operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform Order Filler and Checker duties in addition to their own.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receiving/Put-Away: 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.
• Order Picking: Pull and prepare for shipment, ensuring that 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.
• Quality: Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances.
• Delivery: Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage to production lines and/or staging docks. Proper documentation must accompany freight.
• Inventory: Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained. Assist in physical inventories. Ensure proper stock rotation.
• Safety, Housekeeping, and Compliance: Maintain a clean, neat, orderly work area, and assist in security of the warehouse. Comply with all Standard Operating Procedures, corporate and site-specific policies.
• Maintenance: Perform or assist in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as assigned.

Other Duties (Site Specific)

• Change fuel tanks on forklifts as needed: participate in physical inventories; perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as needed
• Repair pallets when necessary, trailers, and truck bays as requested.
• Help maintain the facility to provide a clean, safe work environment.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months experience working in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment.
• Able to operate MHE.
• Able to work in unregulated temperatures within the warehouse during the warmer and colder months.
• Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program.

Prior Experience

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

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Basic computer skills.
• RF Scanners.
• WMS functions.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to accomplish job tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance.

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

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this position description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

Compensation

• Base pay range: $19.00-21.00/Hourly.
• Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including relevant experience, skills, education or certifications, and geographic location, consistent with applicable laws and company policy.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) (for eligible plans).
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Wellness resources.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
• Financial benefits: Participation in the DSV 401(k) plan, which provides company matching contributions of up to 5%.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.