Forklift Driver

About the role

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 his or her own. They are responsible for the accurate storing, shipping and receiving of product to meet company standards of safety, security, and productivity.

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 moves product form 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. Will comply with all Standard Operating Procedures, corporate and site-specific policies.
• 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. Associates must maintain an active forklift certification.
• Maintenance: Perform or assist in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as assigned.

Requirements

• Education and/or Experience: Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED). 6 months experience working in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment. Able to operate MHE.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations: Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program.
• Skills, Knowledge And Abilities: Computer Skills, Basic computer skills RF Scanners WMS functions, Language Skills, English (reading, writing, verbal), Mathematical Skills, Basic to intermediate level to verify quantities of product, count inventory, or perform other duties associated with handling, storing and distributing client products. Other, Strong attention to detail accuracy and accomplish job task in a timely manner. Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance.
• Physical Demands: Occasional 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum Required Qualifications: Education and/or Experience, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations, Skills, Knowledge And Abilities, Physical Demands.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail accuracy and accomplish job task in a timely manner.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance.

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.

Pay

The expected base pay range is $19.25 – $20.25 . 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.

Schedule

D shift is 5:45pm-6:00am Thursday, Friday, Saturday and every other Wednesday.