Forklift Driver, 2nd Shift Monday-Friday

DSV•Roanoke, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator operates powered industrial trucks to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. The role is accountable for safe and efficient vehicle operation and may also include order-filling and checking duties. The operator stores, ships, and receives products accurately in accordance with company standards for safety, security, and productivity. Associates are expected to meet performance, safety, and quality objectives and follow corporate and site-specific policies. The position includes receiving and putting away inbound shipments, picking and preparing orders, checking shipment quality, moving products to staging or production areas, maintaining inventory records, and keeping the work area clean and secure. Equipment duties include operating and inspecting forklifts and other powered equipment, completing minor maintenance, and maintaining an active forklift certification. Site-specific tasks may include changing forklift fuel tanks, labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, repacking, repairing pallets, and helping maintain the facility. The position is full-time, second shift, Monday through Friday, in Northlake, Illinois. The listed expected base pay is $23.25 annually; the posting does not specify a starting or ending salary range. Compensation is determined based on job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, certifications, and location. Benefits information is available through DSV’s Benefits Showcase, but specific benefits and eligibility are not detailed in the posting.

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 RF scanner and WMS functions.
English reading, writing, and verbal skills.
Basic to intermediate mathematics skills to verify product quantities, count inventory, and handle, store, and distribute products.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance.
Ability to adapt to change and work in a stimulating, fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain an active forklift certification.

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; enter data accurately 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 quantity and type of product 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 proper documentation accompanies freight.
Maintain records and reports for inventory control and security; assist with physical inventories and ensure proper stock rotation.
Keep the work area clean, neat, orderly, and secure; comply with operating procedures, company and site policies, safety rules, and OSHA/MSDS standards; participate in safety meetings.
Use forklifts, clamp trucks, drum attachments, and other powered equipment to load, unload, move, stack, and stage products and materials.
Keep facility equipment and materials orderly; inspect forklifts and other equipment daily and perform minor maintenance; operate equipment safely and efficiently.
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; repair pallets and assist with trailers and truck bays as requested.
Perform other duties as required.