Forklift Driver 1st Shift

DSV•Spartanburg, SC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator operates powered industrial trucks to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. The operator is accountable for safe and efficient vehicle operation and may also perform order-filler and checker duties. The role supports accurate storage, shipping, and receiving of product while meeting company standards for safety, security, and productivity. Associates are expected to meet performance, safety, and quality objectives and comply with corporate and site-specific policies. Responsibilities include unloading inbound shipments, moving and storing products, entering information into a warehouse management system (WMS), picking and preparing orders for shipment, checking shipments for accuracy and damage, moving products between storage, staging, and production areas, maintaining inventory records and stock rotation, and keeping the work area clean and orderly. The operator also inspects and performs minor maintenance on equipment, maintains active forklift certification, and may assist with building, grounds, and equipment maintenance. Site-specific duties may include changing forklift fuel tanks, participating in physical inventories, labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, repacking, repairing pallets, and helping maintain a safe facility. Overtime may be required as dictated by business needs. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least six months of experience in a logistics, distribution, or relevant environment, ability to operate material-handling equipment, and satisfactory completion of a forklift training program. Basic computer skills, familiarity with RF scanners and WMS functions, English communication skills, basic to intermediate mathematics, attention to detail, ability to work with minimal supervision, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment are also required. The warehouse may have unregulated temperatures that range from mild to moderate in warmer and colder months. Physical demands include walking and standing constantly; bending frequently; occasional handling/fingering and sitting; and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 21–50 pounds, as well as reaching above or outward and squatting or kneeling.

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 communication skills.
Basic to intermediate mathematical skills for verifying product quantities, counting inventory, and 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 thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to work in unregulated warehouse temperatures, which may range from mild to moderate in warmer and colder months.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 21–50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of experience in a warehouse, logistics, or distribution environment.
1–2 years of forklift experience.
Current or prior MHE certification.

Responsibilities

Unload inbound shipments safely and move products to storage locations; accurately enter data into the WMS.
Stack and store products in appropriate areas and maintain an organized work area.
Pick and prepare orders for shipment, ensuring the correct product and quantity are loaded and shipped.
Perform picking duties efficiently to meet customer service standards and prepare freight accurately and on time.
Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and undamaged, and report quality variances.
Move products from staging or storage to production lines or staging docks, ensuring required documentation accompanies freight.
Maintain inventory records and reports, assist with physical inventories, and ensure proper stock rotation.
Maintain a clean, neat, orderly work area and assist with warehouse security.
Comply with standard operating procedures and corporate and site-specific policies.
Load, unload, move, stack, and stage products and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, drum attachment, or other powered equipment.
Keep facility equipment and materials neat, clean, and orderly; inspect equipment daily and perform minor maintenance.
Operate equipment safely and efficiently according to prescribed work methods, and maintain active forklift certification.
Perform or assist with building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as assigned.
Change forklift fuel tanks as needed; perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking; and participate in physical inventories.
Repair pallets and assist with trailer and truck-bay repairs as requested.
Help maintain a clean and safe work environment and perform other duties as required.
Work overtime as dictated by business needs, whether mandatory or voluntary.