Forklift Driver

DSV • New Albany, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating 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 and may also be required to perform Order Filler and Checker duties in addition to his or her own. They are responsible for the accurate storing, shipping and receiving of product to meet 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, and quality. Associates are expected to comply with all corporate and site-specific policies and may be required to perform any combination of the following ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Receiving/Put-Away: 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.
Order Picking: 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.
Quality: Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances
Delivery: Efficiently moves product form staging and/or storage to production lines and/or staging docks. Proper documentation must accompany freight.
Inventory: Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained. Assist in physical inventories. Ensure proper stock rotation.
Safety, Housekeeping, and Compliance: Maintain a clean, neat, orderly work area, and assist in security of the warehouse Will comply with all Standard Operating Procedures, corporate and site-specific policies, safety rules, and OSHA/ MSDS Standards. Participates in safety meetings.
Equipment Operation: 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. Associates must maintain an active forklift certification.
Maintenance: Perform or assist in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as assigned.
OTHER DUTIES (Site Specific) 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

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 6 months of experience working in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment.
• Able to operate MHE (Material Handling Equipment).
• Able to work in unregulated temperatures within the warehouse during warmer and colder months.
• Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program.
• Basic computer skills.
• Proficiency with RF Scanners.
• Understanding of WMS (Warehouse Management System) functions.
• English language proficiency (reading, writing, verbal).
• Basic to intermediate mathematical skills to verify quantities, count inventory, etc.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to accomplish job tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance.
• Ability 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 forklift experience.
• Current or prior MHE certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate power industrial trucks for moving, locating, relocating, stacking, and counting merchandise.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of the vehicle.
• Perform Order Filler and Checker duties as needed.
• Accurately store, ship, and receive products.
• Meet company objectives in performance, safety, and quality.
• Comply with all corporate and site-specific policies.
• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
• Input data accurately into WMS.
• Efficiently stack and store product in appropriate areas.
• Maintain an organized work area.
• Pull and prepare orders for shipment, ensuring accuracy.
• Perform picking duties efficiently to meet customer service standards.
• Prepare freight for operations accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
• Report quality variances.
• Move product from staging/storage to production lines/staging docks.
• Ensure proper documentation accompanies freight.
• Keep appropriate records and reports for inventory control and security.
• Assist in physical inventories.
• Ensure proper stock rotation.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Assist in warehouse security.
• Comply with all Standard Operating Procedures, corporate and site-specific policies, safety rules, and OSHA/MSDS Standards.
• Participate in safety meetings.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, drum attachment, or other power equipment.
• Maintain facility equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Inspect and perform minor maintenance on forklift or other equipment daily.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintain active forklift certification.
• Perform or assist in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as assigned.
• Change fuel tanks on forklifts as needed.
• Perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as needed.
• Repair pallets, trailers, and truck bays when necessary.
• Help maintain the facility to provide a clean, safe work environment.
• Work overtime as dictated by business needs.

Benefits

• Eligibility for benefits offerings, including coverage options and plan details, 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees