Material Handler-Weekends

About the role

The Material Handler/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 in addition to their own.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receiving/Put-Away: Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations. Input data accurately into WMS.
• Efficiently stack and store product in appropriate area. Maintain an organized work area.
• Order Picking: Pull and prepare for shipment, ensuring 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.
• Quality: Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances.
• Delivery: Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage to production lines and/or staging docks. Proper documentation must accompany freight.
• Inventory: Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee tight inventory control and security are maintained. Assist in physical inventories. Ensure proper stock rotation.
• Safety, Housekeeping, and Compliance: 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.
• Maintenance: 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED). 6 months experience working in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment. Able to operate MHE. Must be able to work in unregulated temperatures within the warehouse during the warmer and colder months can range from mild to moderate.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations: Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program.

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

• 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 Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay

The expected base pay is: $18.00- $19.00 / Hourly. Actual base compensation will be determined based on various factors including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, geographic location and other objective business considerations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of health benefits including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with flexible and health spending accounts, short and long-term disability coverage, and wellness resources to support your overall well-being.
• 401(k) plan offers company-matching contributions up to 5% to help you build a secure financial future.
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and additional floating holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DSV provides a comprehensive package of health benefits including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with flexible and health spending accounts, short and long-term disability coverage, and wellness resources to support your overall well-being. In addition, our 401(k) plan offers company-matching contributions up to 5% to help you build a secure financial future. To support a healthy work-life balance, DSV also offers generous paid time off, paid holidays, and additional floating holidays.

Contact Information

DSV does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward unsolicited resumes to our website, employees, or Human Resources. DSV will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of DSV and will be processed accordingly without fees.

Location

Nearest Major Market: Bridgeport
Nearest Secondary Market: Danbury