Forklift Driver

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. Close to 150,000 employees in over 90 countries work diligently to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services.

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

Responsibilities

• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
• Input data accurately into WMS.
• Efficiently stack and store product in appropriate area.
• 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.
• 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.
• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee tight inventory control and security.
• Assist in physical inventories and ensure proper stock rotation.
• 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, 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.
• Inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment daily.
• 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; 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.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 6 months experience working in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment.
• Able to operate MHE (Material Handling Equipment).
• 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 of product, count inventory, or perform other duties associated with handling, storing and distributing client products.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to accomplish job tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision or guidance.
• Ability to effectively adapt to change and thrive in a stimulating, fast-paced work environment.

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

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Frequency Activity N (Not applicable) O (Occasionally: 0 - 2.5+ hrs/day) F (Frequently: 2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day) C (Constantly: 5.5+ hrs/day) Bend ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ Climb ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ Crawl ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Handling / Fingering ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Sit ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Stand ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ Walk ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ Lift/Carry 10 lbs or less 11-20 lbs 21-50 lbs 51-100 lbs Reach Above Shoulder ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Reach Outward ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ Squat or Kneel ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ Push/Pull 10 lbs or less 11-20 lbs 21-50 lbs 51-100 lbs ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐

Other Physical Requirements: Varies based on specific job duties.

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.