Forklift Driver, Slip Sheet

DSV • Carteret, NJ

23h • $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Slip Sheet Forklift Operator is responsible for operating reach power industrial trucks for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking, and counting merchandise. The operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle, while meeting company standards of safety, security, and productivity.

As part of the DSV team, Associates are expected to meet company objectives in the areas of performance, safety, quality, and teamwork. Associates are expected to comply with all corporate and site-specific policies and may be required to perform any combination of the following

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 6 months experience working in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment.
• Demonstrated ability to operate the Slip Sheet Forklift machine
• Must be able to work in unregulated temperatures within the warehouse during the warmer and colder months can range from mild to moderate
• Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program
• Basic computer skills
• RF Scanners
• WMS functions
• English (reading, writing, verbal)
• Basic to intermediate level to verify quantities of product, count inventory, or perform other duties associated with handling, storing, and distributing client products.
• Strong attention to detail accuracy and accomplish job task in a timely manner.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance.
• Must be able to effectively adapt to change and thrive in a stimulating, fast-paced work environment.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years’ experience working in a warehouse/logistics/distribution environment
• 1-2 years proven forklift experience
• 1-2 years proven stand up reach lift experience
• 1-2 years Slip Sheet machine experience
• Current or prior MHE certification
• Able to operate Electric Pallet Jack and Dock Loader (Pacer) when needed

Responsibilities

• Input data accurately into WMS.
• Efficiently stack and store product in appropriate area.
• Maintain an organized work area.
• Pull and prepare product 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.
• Support 4C’s - Customer Satisfaction, Clean and Safe Work Environment, Complete Risk Prevention, Continuous Improvement and 5S initiatives
• Efficiently move product form 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 through normal course of daily work.
• Maintain the facility, work area and equipment in a clean, neat, orderly manner, and maintain a safe work environment.
• Will comply with all Standard Operating Procedures, corporate and site-specific policies, safety rules, and OSHA/ MSDS Standards.
• Perform all work in a safe manner
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials from elevated racking and varied racking media using a pick slip forklift, reach forklift or other power equipment.
• On a daily basis, inspect and report issues on the forklift or other equipment.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods to include daily OSHA safety checklist inspection.
• Associates must maintain an active forklift certification.
• Assist with correcting pallets improperly stored at elevation and correcting unsafe / tipped pallets
• Perform or assist in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as assigned.
• Participate in physical inventories as assigned.
• Perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as assigned.
• Change fuel tanks on forklifts as assigned.
• Repair pallets when necessary, trailers, and truck bays as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Work overtime as dictated by business whether mandatory or voluntary

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees