Warehouse Operator, Associate

About the role

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for operating a forklift and other material handling equipment for the purpose of shipping, receiving, and picking. Activities may include but are not limited to loading or unloading, scanning, 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.

Responsibilities

• Shipping Responsibilities: Using a gas or electric powered forklift to load outbound shipments, move product, and stack products or materials.
• Receiving Responsibilities: Using a gas or electric powered forklift to unload inbound shipments, move product, replenish, stack and store products or materials.
• Picking Responsibilities: Using a gas or electric powered forklift to accurately pick orders to fulfill client demands.
• Quality Control Responsibilities: Ensuring that all products and orders are received, handled, and shipped correctly, verifying that products and/or orders meet quality standards, including reporting any damages or discrepancies.
• Safety, Housekeeping, and Compliance: Executing all safety protocols, maintaining a clean, neat, orderly work area, and assisting in security of the warehouse.
• Maintenance: Performing or assisting in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. 6 months experience working in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations: Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program.
• Physical Demands: Occasional handling/fingering, sitting, frequent bending, constant walking and standing, occasional lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 21-50 pounds, reaching above shoulder, reaching outward, squatting, or kneeling.

Skills

• Basic computer skills
• RF Scanners
• WMS functions
• Strong attention to detail
• Accuracy
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance
• Ability to effectively adapt to change and thrive in a stimulating, fast-paced work environment

Benefits

For this position, the expected base pay rate is $21.71 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. DSV offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the health and well-being of employees and their families. Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings accounts (HSAs) (for eligible plans), and short- and long-term disability coverage. Employees also have access to wellness resources, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services, and other support benefits. Financial benefits include participation in the DSV 401(k) plan, which provides company matching contributions of up to 5%. To support work-life balance, DSV offers various paid time off programs and paid company holidays. Specific PTO and leave programs may vary by location and division in accordance with state or local laws.