Forklift Driver, Inventory

DSV•Lancaster, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Control Associate operates material-handling equipment (MHE) to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count products. The role also requires computer data entry for receipts, shipments, and inventory maintenance, and supports supervisors and managers in maintaining facility quality standards. Associates are expected to meet company performance, safety, and quality objectives and follow corporate and site-specific policies. The position is based at DSV’s Lancaster, Pennsylvania-area facility at 3701 Midpoint Drive. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. The role may also require flexible scheduling, including nights and weekends, and overtime as dictated by business needs. The stated hourly compensation is $21.25; the posting also gives an expected base-pay range of $21.25–$21.25 annually. The work involves maintaining inventory records and locations, communicating with customers, supporting shipping and receiving, conducting inventory counts and safety and housekeeping audits, and investigating and resolving product or process issues. The employee works in a warehouse with temperatures that may range from mild to moderate during warmer and colder months. Noise is usually low to moderate; exposure to fumes, airborne particles, or toxic or caustic chemicals is rare. The job requires frequent bending, constant walking and standing, occasional hand and finger manipulation, sitting, and handling product or packaging materials, as well as reaching, squatting, or kneeling and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 21–50 pounds.

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 email and report generation as needed.
Ability to use RF scanners and WMS functions.
English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Basic to intermediate mathematics skills to verify product quantities, count inventory, and perform related handling, storage, and distribution 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 in warehouse temperatures that may range from mild to moderate during warmer and colder months.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including constant walking and standing, frequent bending, reaching, squatting or kneeling, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 21–50 pounds.

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.
Answer customer questions and resolve issues through direct customer interaction.
Return customer material to the factory and transfer material to the appropriate area.
Relocate material to maintain inventory ranges and locations.
Use all equipment safely.
Work autonomously and report progress and issues to supervisors or management.
Follow company policies, guidelines, and procedures.
Maintain appropriate records and reports to ensure inventory control and security.
Conduct physical inventory and assist with daily or monthly in-house cycle counts as required.
Help shipping and receiving locate 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 nonconformities or problems 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 require updates.
Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area and perform housekeeping audits as required.
Assist leadership as needed.
Work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends, when required by the operation.
Participate in cross-training activities and provide backup support in multiple departments as needed.
Work overtime as dictated by business needs, whether mandatory or voluntary.
Perform other duties as assigned.