Forklift Driver- Entry Level to Experienced (Night Shift)

DSV • West Branch, IA

3d • $19 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

At DSV, we move more than goods. We move careers, ambitions and opportunities. With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we are the global leader in transport and logistics, and it is our people who bring our services and solutions to life every day. From frontline operations to business functions, every role contributes to keeping supply chains flowing and societies running. Here, you are trusted to take ownership, act on your ideas and make decisions that create real impact. It is a place where people, careers and ideas keep moving forward. We value transparency in how we communicate and collaborate, and we win together by supporting each other, challenging each other and delivering results as a team. This is our promise of movement. A promise that your work matters, your contribution counts, and your career can move as far as your ambition takes it. If you are looking to make an impact, grow your career and be part of something bigger, DSV is the place to be.

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.
• Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program.
• Basic computer skills.
• Proficiency with RF Scanners.
• Familiarity with WMS (Warehouse Management System) functions.
• English (reading, writing, verbal).
• Basic to intermediate mathematical skills to verify quantities of product, count inventory, or perform other duties associated with handling, storing and distributing client products.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to accomplish job tasks 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.
• Ability to Lift/Carry and Push/Pull 21-50 pounds.
• Ability to reach above shoulder, reach outward, squat, or kneel.

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 the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking, and counting merchandise.
• Ensure the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle.
• Perform Order Filler and Checker duties as required.
• Accurately store, ship, and receive product to meet company standards of safety, security, and productivity.
• 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 product for shipment, ensuring the correct quantity and type of product is loaded and shipped.
• 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.
• 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 maintain inventory control and security.
• Assist in physical inventories.
• Ensure proper stock rotation.
• Maintain a clean, neat, orderly work area and assist in warehouse security.
• 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.
• Inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment daily.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Work overtime as dictated by business whether mandatory or voluntary.

Benefits

• $19.30/hr + Shift Differential $1/hr
• Production Incentives up to additional $5/hr
• $500 Sign On Bonus
• 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