Forklift Driver, Inventory

DSV•Lancaster, TX

41d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Control Associate operates material-handling equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count goods. The role includes computer data entry for receipts, shipments, and inventory maintenance, and assisting supervisors or managers with maintaining facility quality standards. Associates are expected to meet performance, safety, and quality objectives and follow corporate and site-specific policies. The position is based at DSV’s Lancaster, Pennsylvania facility and is full-time, with an advertised first-shift schedule of 6:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. The role may also require flexible schedules, including nights and weekends, and overtime as dictated by business needs. The position pays $21.25 per hour.

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.
Basic computer skills, including use of RF scanners and WMS functions.
English reading, writing, and verbal skills.
Basic to intermediate math skills to verify product quantities, count inventory, and perform related duties.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, and ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance.
Ability to adapt to change and work effectively in a stimulating, fast-paced environment.
Ability to work in unregulated warehouse temperatures that may range from mild to moderate during warmer and colder months.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull 21–50 pounds; reach above the shoulder or outward; squat or kneel.
Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends, and overtime as required by the operation.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of experience working in an inventory department.
1–3 years of forklift experience.
Current or prior MHE certification.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate warehouse inventory and appropriate inventory-control and security records.
Answer customer questions and resolve issues through direct customer interface.
Return customer material to the factory and transfer material to the appropriate area.
Relocate material to maintain inventory ranges and locations.
Operate equipment safely.
Work autonomously and report progress and issues to supervisors or management.
Follow company policies, guidelines, and procedures.
Conduct physical inventory and assist with daily or monthly in-house cycle counts as required.
Support shipping and receiving in locating missing items throughout the facility.
Perform safety audits and report and correct unsafe operations.
Participate in daily start-up and staff meetings as required, and assist supervision as needed.
Use a computer for email and report generation as required.
Prevent, identify, and record non-conformities related to products, processes, and the quality system; recommend or provide solutions through designated channels and verify their implementation.
Review and investigate inbound and outbound issues, including unloading, checking, orderly stacking, storing, order pulling, staging, labeling, and loading.
Ship material to the factory upon client request and notify management when procedures need updating.
Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area and perform housekeeping audits as required.
Assist leadership as needed and participate in cross-training activities to gain knowledge of multiple departments and provide backup support when needed.
Work overtime, mandatory or voluntary, as dictated by business needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.