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 supports accurate storage, shipping, and receiving while meeting company standards for safety, security, productivity, performance, and quality. The position is based at DSV’s Northlake, Illinois location and is listed as full-time, with a 2nd-shift schedule of 3:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Duties include unloading inbound shipments, putting product into storage, picking and preparing orders for shipment, moving goods between storage, staging, production lines, and docks, maintaining inventory records, and assisting with physical inventories and stock rotation. The operator also maintains an orderly work area, follows standard operating procedures and site policies, inspects and performs minor maintenance on equipment, and maintains active forklift certification. Site-specific work may include changing forklift fuel tanks, labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, repacking, repairing pallets, and assisting with trailer or truck-bay repairs. Overtime may be required as dictated by business needs. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least six months of experience in logistics, distribution, or a relevant environment, the ability to operate material-handling equipment, and satisfactory completion of a forklift training program. Work takes place in warehouse temperatures that can range from mild to moderate during warmer and colder months. Physical demands include frequent bending; constant walking and standing; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling 21–50 pounds; and reaching above shoulder or outward, squatting, or kneeling. The work environment usually has low to moderate noise, with rare exposure to fumes, airborne particles, or toxic or caustic chemicals.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED