Forklift Driver - Operations

DSV • Walton, KY

1d • $23 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

DSV is a global leader in transport and logistics, seeking a Forklift Driver for their Solutions division. This full-time position is based in Walton, USA. The role involves operating power industrial trucks to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise, ensuring safe and efficient operations. The Forklift Operator is also accountable for accurate storing, shipping, and receiving of products, meeting company standards for safety, security, and productivity. Associates are expected to meet company objectives in performance, safety, and quality, and comply with all corporate and site-specific policies. The company emphasizes a culture where careers and ideas move forward, valuing transparency, collaboration, and teamwork. They promise that your work matters, your contribution counts, and your career can move as far as your ambition takes it.

Requirements

• 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 (Material Handling Equipment).
• Must be able to work in unregulated temperatures within the warehouse during the warmer and colder months can range from mild to moderate.

Nice To Haves

• Active forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Pull and prepare for shipment, ensuring that 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.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
• Report quality variances.
• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage to production lines and/or staging docks.
• Ensure proper documentation accompanies freight.
• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained.
• Assist in physical inventories.
• Ensure proper stock rotation.
• 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.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, drum attachment, or other power equipment.
• Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.
• Maintain an active forklift certification.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Work overtime as dictated by business whether mandatory or voluntary.

Benefits

• Shift Differential ($2.50 for night shifts)
• Information regarding DSV’s benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase. Benefits, programs, and eligibility may vary by location and division in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED