Material Handler (temp conversion)

Position Summary

The General Warehouse Associate is responsible for picking, scanning, labeling, moving, staging, replenishing, and stacking product. This individual is also responsible for counting and inspecting product and notifying leadership when there are damages or discrepancies. These Associates are accountable for the safe and efficient operation of all equipment and will be expected to perform all duties as assigned. As part of the DSV team, Associates are expected to meet company objectives in the areas of performance, safety, and quality. Associates are expected to comply with all corporate and site-specific policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Picking Responsibilities

• Using a pallet jack to accurately pick orders to fulfill client demands
• Efficiently and accurately pick products and stage in the appropriate areas
• Stack, package, band, shrink wrap and label products as determined by client requirements
• All picking functions will be processed as defined by the Standard Operating Procedures

Quality Control Responsibilities

• Using the appropriate documentation to ensure that all products and orders are received, handled and shipped correctly
• Verify that products and/or orders meet quality standards, including reporting any damages or discrepancies
• Stack, package, shrink wrap, and label products
• All quality control functions will be processed as defined by the Standard Operating Procedures

Safety, Housekeeping, and Compliance

• Execute all safety protocols and accomplish all job tasks in a manner that promotes safety
• Responsible for the cleanliness and orderliness of the facility and 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/SDS Standards

Equipment Operation

• Equipment used includes, but is not limited to, a pallet jack
• Responsible for the upkeep of equipment and reporting of equipment problems
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner and follow prescribed work methods

Maintenance

• Perform or assist in building, grounds and equipment maintenance as assigned

Other Duties

• Work overtime as dictated by business whether mandatory or voluntary
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Must be able to work in unregulated temperatures within the warehouse during the warmer and colder months can range from mild to moderate

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• English (reading, writing, verbal)
• Basic to intermediate level 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 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 months experience working in a warehouse/logistics/distribution environment
• Current or prior MHE certification

Physical Demands

• Occasionally: 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

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. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.