Forklift Driver

DSV • Monroe Township, OH

21d • Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate operates forklifts and other material-handling equipment to support shipping, receiving, picking, and quality-control activities. Work includes loading and unloading shipments; scanning, moving, staging, replenishing, stacking, storing, and picking products; and packaging, banding, shrink-wrapping, and labeling goods according to client requirements. The associate counts and inspects products, verifies orders and product quality, and reports damages, discrepancies, and equipment problems. Duties are performed according to Standard Operating Procedures, company policies, site-specific policies, and safety requirements.

Associates are accountable for the safe and efficient operation and upkeep of equipment, including daily inspections and minor maintenance. They also help maintain a clean, orderly, and secure warehouse and may assist with building, grounds, and equipment maintenance. Other duties may be assigned, and overtime may be required, either on a mandatory or voluntary basis.

The position is based in New Albany, Ohio, and offers rotating 12-hour schedules: day shift 6:00 AM–6:30 PM or night shift 6:00 PM–6:30 AM, with schedules listed as Wednesday–Saturday or Thursday–Saturday. Night shifts are eligible for an applicable shift differential. The expected base pay is $21.50 per hour; actual compensation depends on job-related factors and geographic location. The work takes place in a warehouse with temperatures that may range from mild to moderate during warmer and colder months. The noise level is usually low to moderate, and exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals is rare.

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 to verify product quantities, count inventory, and perform 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 work in a stimulating, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in unregulated warehouse temperatures that can range from mild to moderate during warmer and colder months.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent bending; constant walking and standing; occasional handling/fingering and sitting; lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 21–50 pounds; and reaching above the shoulder or outward, squatting, or kneeling.
• Ability to work overtime as dictated by business needs.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of experience working in a warehouse, logistics, or distribution environment.
• 1–3 years of forklift experience.
• Current or prior MHE certification.

Responsibilities

• Use gas- or electric-powered forklifts to load outbound shipments, move products, and stack materials; accurately load orders for the correct doors and trailers.
• Use forklifts to unload inbound shipments, move and replenish products, and accurately place goods in appropriate storage areas.
• Accurately pick orders and stage products in appropriate areas to fulfill client demands.
• Stack, package, band, shrink-wrap, and label products according to client requirements.
• Use appropriate documentation to verify products and orders are correctly received, handled, and shipped, and meet quality standards.
• Count and inspect products and report damages or discrepancies to leadership.
• Follow safety protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, corporate and site-specific policies, safety rules, and OSHA/MSDS standards.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and secure work area and assist with warehouse housekeeping.
• Safely operate and maintain material-handling equipment; inspect equipment daily, perform minor maintenance, and report equipment problems.
• Maintain an active forklift certification.
• Perform or assist with building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as assigned.
• Work overtime as dictated by business needs, whether mandatory or voluntary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs) for eligible plans.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Wellness resources and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
• DSV 401(k) plan with company matching contributions of up to 5%.
• Paid time off programs and paid company holidays; specific programs may vary by location and division.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED