Material Handler - Inventory

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.

About the role

The Inventory Control Associate is responsible for operating MHEs for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking, and counting. Computer data entry is required for receipts, shipments, and inventory maintenance. The Inventory Associate assists the supervisor/manager in ensuring the facility is in compliance with quality standards. As part of the DSV team, Associates are expected to meet company objectives in the areas of performance, safety, and quality, and comply with all corporate and site-specific policies.

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 conducting 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; recommend or provide solutions; 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
• Assist leadership as needed
• Work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends, as required by the operation
• Participate in established cross-training matrix activities to improve knowledge in multiple departments and assist as a backup associate when needed
• Work overtime as dictated by business, whether mandatory or voluntary
• Perform other duties as assigned

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)
• Must be able to work in unregulated temperatures within the warehouse (mild to moderate during warmer and colder months)
• Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program
• Basic computer skills, including RF Scanners and WMS functions
• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, verbal)
• Basic to intermediate mathematical skills to verify quantities, 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
• Must 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

Skills

• Basic computer skills
• RF Scanners
• WMS (Warehouse Management System) functions
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Adaptability to fast-paced work environments

Physical Demands

• Occasionally: Hand & finger manipulation, sitting, handling product and/or packaging materials
• 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.

Schedule

• 1A: 5:00am-5:30pm Mon-Tues every other Wed
• 1B: 5:00am-5:30pm Thurs-Sat every other Wed
• 2A: 5:00pm-5:30am Mon-Tues every other Wed ($2.50 Shift Differential)
• 2B: 5:00pm-5:30am Thurs-Sat every other Wed ($2.50 Shift Differential)

Pay

The expected base pay range for this position is $24.40 – $26.90 hourly. 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.

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.