Inventory Data Center Associate

Location: USA – New Albany, 1101 Beech Rd | Division: Solutions | Time Type: Full Time | Job ID: 131075

About the role

DSV is the world's 3rd largest supplier of global transport and logistics solutions, operating in more than 80 countries. The Inventory Data Center Associate is responsible for operating material handling equipment (MHE) to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count inventory. Computer data entry is required for receipts, shipments, and inventory maintenance. The associate assists the supervisor/manager in ensuring the facility complies with quality standards and meets company objectives for performance, safety, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate warehouse inventory
• Direct customer interface to answer questions and resolve issues
• Return material coming from customer to factory
• Transfer material to the appropriate area
• Relocate material to keep and maintain inventory range and locations
• Safe use of all equipment
• Function autonomously, reporting progress and issues to supervisor/management
• Follow company policies, guidelines, and procedures
• Maintain appropriate records and reports to ensure inventory control and security
• Conduct physical inventory as required
• Assist in daily/monthly “in-house” cycle counts when required; support shipping/receiving in locating missing items throughout facility
• Perform safety audits per operation requirements
• Report and correct any unsafe operations
• Participate in daily start-up and staff meetings as required
• Assist supervision as needed
• Use PC skills for e-mail and generating reports as required
• Initiate action to prevent non-conformities relating to product, process, and quality system; identify and record problems; initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through designated channels; verify implementation of solutions
• Review/investigate issues with inbound and/or outbound functions including unloading, checking, orderly stacking, storing, order pulling, staging, labeling, and loading
• Ship material to the factory upon client requests inventory
• Notify management when procedures require updates
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area
• Perform housekeeping audits per operation requirements
• Perform other duties as required
• Assist supervision/management as needed
• Able to work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends, as required by the operation
• Participate in established cross-training matrix activities to improve knowledge in multiple areas/departments and serve as backup associate when needed

Requirements

Education and/or Experience

• 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

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience working in an inventory department
• 1–3 years forklift experience
• Current or prior MHE certification

Physical Demands

• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear
• Use computer and telephone equipment
• Specific vision requirements: close vision and distance vision
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs while following proper lifting procedures
• Must be able to stand on feet for up to 8 hours per day

Work Environment

• Rarely exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals
• Noise level usually low to moderate

Pay

Expected base pay range: $21.00 – annually. Actual compensation determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

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.