Driver, Shuttle (Temp Conversion)

DSV•Clarksville, TN

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Commercial Vehicle Driver / Warehouse Operator is a dual-role position responsible for safely operating commercial motor vehicles with a GVWR greater than 10,000 lb. and up to 26,000 lb. for local pickup and delivery, while also conducting warehouse operations. The role includes shipping, receiving, picking, quality control, shipment documentation, weighing and dimension checks, loading and unloading freight (including ULDs), staging, replenishment, scanning, and inventory control. The employee must follow DOT/FMCSR requirements, company SOPs, and site safety policies while meeting safety, quality, productivity, and customer-service objectives. The position also involves operating forklifts and other powered industrial equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. The employee is accountable for safe and efficient equipment operation and may perform order-filler and checker duties. Other work includes maintaining an orderly storage lot and work area, inspecting equipment and performing minor maintenance, supporting facility and equipment maintenance, participating in safety meetings and inventories, and performing additional duties as assigned. Overtime may be required, either mandatory or voluntary, as dictated by business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 6 months of experience in a logistics, distribution, or relevant environment.
Ability to operate material-handling equipment (MHE).
Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program.
Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Ability to pass applicable federal, state, and local background checks, clearances, and drug/alcohol tests, such as airport or TSA checks where applicable.
Basic computer skills, including use of RF scanners and WMS functions.
English reading, writing, and verbal skills.
Basic to intermediate math skills to verify quantities, count inventory, and perform related product-handling duties.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance.
Ability to adapt to change and work in a stimulating, fast-paced environment.
Ability to work as assigned outside and in a warehouse environment, including temperatures ranging from mild to moderate during warmer and colder months.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequent bending, constant walking and standing, occasional handling/fingering and sitting, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 21–50 pounds; reaching above the shoulder or outward, squatting, or kneeling.

Nice To Haves

CDL or prior tractor-yard experience.
1–2 years of experience in a warehouse, logistics, or distribution environment.
1–2 years of forklift experience.
Current or prior MHE certification.

Responsibilities

Operate company commercial vehicles within an approximately 20-air-mile radius to deliver and recover freight from customer locations.
Verify shipment bills for required information before loading and ensure proper documentation accompanies freight.
Safely load and unload freight; weigh shipments and check dimensions against shipper calculations.
Sort outbound freight and load ULDs and trucks.
Maintain a neat and orderly storage lot to maximize efficiency in serving customer needs.
Interact with warehouse supervisors and comply with warehouse safety requirements.
Provide professional customer interaction during pickup and delivery while protecting freight integrity and security.
Follow proper airline/electrical hookup and backing procedures.
Use gas or electric forklifts and other material-handling equipment to load shipments and move, locate, relocate, stack, and store product in appropriate areas.
Pull and prepare orders for shipment, ensuring the exact number and type of products are loaded and shipped, and prepare freight accurately and on time.
Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and undamaged, and report quality variances.
Move product from staging or storage to production lines or staging docks efficiently.
Maintain inventory records and reports, assist with physical inventories, maintain inventory security, and ensure proper stock rotation.
Maintain a clean, neat, orderly, and secure work area and help maintain a safe facility.
Comply with standard operating procedures, corporate and site-specific policies, safety rules, and OSHA/MSDS standards; participate in safety meetings.
Load, unload, move, stack, and stage products and materials using forklifts, clamp trucks, drum attachments, or other powered equipment.
Keep facility equipment and materials neat, clean, and orderly; inspect forklifts and other equipment daily and perform minor maintenance.
Operate equipment safely and efficiently according to prescribed work methods and maintain active forklift certification.
Perform or assist with building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as assigned.
Change forklift fuel tanks as needed; label, sort, wrap, pack, and repack items; participate in physical inventories; and repair pallets, trailers, or truck bays as requested.
Work overtime as dictated by business needs, whether mandatory or voluntary.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.