Forklift Driver, 1st Shift

DSV•Plainfield, NJ

4d•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, productivity, performance, and quality. Associates are expected to follow corporate and site-specific policies and may perform a combination of assigned duties. Work includes receiving and putting away inbound shipments, entering information into the warehouse management system (WMS), picking and preparing orders for shipment, moving product between storage, staging, and production areas, maintaining inventory records and stock rotation, and ensuring shipments are accurate and undamaged. The role also involves housekeeping, equipment inspections and minor maintenance, facility maintenance, and other site-specific tasks. Overtime may be required as dictated by business needs, whether mandatory or voluntary. The position is based in Plainfield, Illinois, in a warehouse environment that may have unregulated temperatures ranging from mild to moderate during warmer and colder months. The employee rarely encounters fumes, airborne particles, or toxic or caustic chemicals; noise is usually low to moderate. Physical demands include frequent bending and constant walking and standing, occasional handling/fingering and sitting, and the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull 21–50 pounds. Reaching above shoulder or outward, squatting, or kneeling may also be required.

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).
Ability to work in unregulated warehouse temperatures during warmer and colder months, which may range from mild to moderate.
Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program.
Basic computer skills, including use of RF scanners and WMS functions.
English reading, writing, and verbal skills.
Basic to intermediate mathematics 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 and adapt effectively to change in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull 21–50 pounds; reach above shoulder or outward; squat or kneel; and meet the stated job-related physical demands.

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 product to storage locations; enter data accurately into the WMS; stack and store product appropriately.
Pull and prepare orders for shipment, ensuring the correct quantity and type of product are loaded and shipped; prepare freight accurately and on time.
Check inbound and outbound shipments for accuracy and damage and report quality variances.
Move product from staging or storage to production lines or staging docks and ensure required freight documentation accompanies product.
Maintain inventory records and reports, assist with physical inventories, and ensure proper stock rotation.
Maintain a clean, neat, orderly, and secure work area and comply with standard operating procedures and corporate and site-specific policies.
Load, unload, move, stack, and stage products and materials using forklifts, clamp trucks, drum attachments, or other powered equipment.
Maintain equipment and materials in an orderly condition; inspect forklifts and other equipment daily and perform minor maintenance.
Operate equipment safely and efficiently according to prescribed work methods and maintain an 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; repair pallets and assist with trailers and truck bays as requested.
Work overtime as dictated by business needs, whether mandatory or voluntary.
Perform other duties as required.