Forklift Driver (Multiple Shifts)

About the role

The Reach Forklift Operator is responsible for operating reach 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, while meeting company standards of safety, security, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Input data accurately into WMS.
• Efficiently stack and store product in appropriate area.
• Maintain an organized work area.
• Pull and prepare product 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.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
• 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.
• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained.
• Aid in physical inventories.
• Ensure proper stock rotation through normal course of daily work.
• Maintain the facility, work area and equipment in a clean, neat, orderly manner, and maintain a safe work environment.
• Will comply with all Standard Operating Procedures, corporate and site-specific policies, safety rules, and OSHA/ MSDS Standards.
• Perform all work in a safe manner.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials from elevated racking and varied racking media using a reach forklift or other power equipment.
• On a daily basis, inspect and report issues on the forklift or other equipment.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods to include daily OSHA safety checklist inspection.
• Maintain an active forklift certification.
• Absorb and correct pallets improperly stored at elevation and correct unsafe / tipped pallets.
• Perform or assist in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as assigned.
• Perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as assigned.
• Change fuel tanks on forklifts as assigned.
• Perform or assist in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as assigned.
• Repair pallets when necessary, trailers, and truck bays as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 6 months experience working in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment.
• Able to operate stand-up Reach Truck while placing & removing pallets from elevated storage media.
• Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program.
• Basic computer skills.
• RF Scanners.
• WMS functions.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or GED. 6 months experience working in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment. Able to operate stand-up Reach Truck while placing & removing pallets from elevated storage media.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations: Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills. RF Scanners. WMS functions.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail accuracy and accomplish job task in a timely manner.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance.
• Must be able to effectively adapt to change and thrive in a stimulating, fast-paced work environment.

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 $15.00 - $20.00 per hour. 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

N/A