Forklift Driver (Multiple Shifts)

DSV • Denton, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Reach Forklift Operator is responsible for operating reach power industrial trucks for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking, and counting merchandise. The operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle, while meeting company standards of safety, security, and productivity. As part of the DSV team, Associates are expected to meet company objectives in the areas of performance, safety, quality, and teamwork. Associates are expected to comply with all corporate and site-specific policies and may be required to perform any combination of the following ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Receiving/Put-Away:
Input data accurately into WMS. Efficiently stack and store product in appropriate area. Maintain an organized work area.

Order Picking:
Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped. Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards. Prepare freight for operations accurately and in a timely manner as required.

Quality:
Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances. Support 4C’s - C ustomer Satisfaction, C lean and Safe Work Environment, C omplete Risk Prevention, C ontinuous Improvement and 5S initiatives

Delivery:
Efficiently move product form staging and/or storage to production lines and/or staging docks. Ensure proper documentation accompanies freight.

Inventory:
Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained. Assist in physical inventories. Ensure proper stock rotation through normal course of daily work.

Safety, Housekeeping, and Compliance:
Maintain the facility, work area and equipment in a clean, neat, orderly manner, and maintain a safe work environment. Will comply with all Standard Operating Procedures, corporate and site-specific policies, safety rules, and OSHA/ MSDS Standards. Perform all work in a safe manner

Equipment Operation:
Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials from elevated racking and varied racking media using a reach forklift or other power equipment. On a daily basis, inspect and report issues on the forklift or other equipment. Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods to include daily OSHA safety checklist inspection. Associates must maintain an active forklift certification. Assist with correcting pallets improperly stored at elevation and correcting unsafe / tipped pallets

Maintenance:
Perform or assist in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES (Site Specific):
Participate in physical inventories as assigned. Perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as assigned. Change fuel tanks on forklifts as assigned. Perform or assist in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as assigned. Repair pallets when necessary, trailers, and truck bays as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 6 months experience working in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment.
• Able to operate stand-up Reach Truck while placing & removing pallets from elevated storage media.
• Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program.
• Basic computer skills.
• Proficiency with RF Scanners.
• Familiarity with WMS functions.
• English language proficiency (reading, writing, verbal).
• Basic to intermediate mathematical skills to verify quantities, count inventory, etc.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to accomplish job tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance.
• Ability to effectively adapt to change and thrive in a stimulating, fast-paced work environment.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years’ experience working in a warehouse/logistics/distribution environment
• 1-2 years proven forklift experience
• 1-2 years proven stand up reach lift experience
• Current or prior MHE certification
• Able to operate Electric Pallet Jack and Dock Loader (Pacer) when needed

Responsibilities

• Operate reach power industrial trucks for moving, locating, relocating, stacking, and counting merchandise.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of the vehicle.
• Meet company standards of safety, security, and productivity.
• Input data accurately into WMS.
• Stack and store product efficiently in appropriate areas.
• Maintain an organized work area.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring accuracy in quantity and type.
• Perform picking duties efficiently to meet customer service standards.
• Prepare freight accurately and timely for operations.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
• Report quality variances.
• Support 4C’s initiatives (Customer Satisfaction, Clean and Safe Work Environment, Complete Risk Prevention, Continuous Improvement) and 5S initiatives.
• Move product from staging/storage to production lines/staging docks efficiently.
• Ensure proper documentation accompanies freight.
• Maintain tight inventory control and security through appropriate records and reports.
• Assist in physical inventories.
• Ensure proper stock rotation.
• Maintain facility, work area, and equipment in a clean, neat, and orderly manner.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Comply with all Standard Operating Procedures, corporate and site-specific policies, safety rules, and OSHA/MSDS Standards.
• Perform all work in a safe manner.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials from elevated racking and varied racking media using a reach forklift or other power equipment.
• Inspect and report issues on the forklift or other equipment daily.
• Operate all equipment safely and efficiently following prescribed work methods.
• Complete daily OSHA safety checklist inspection.
• Maintain an active forklift certification.
• Assist with correcting improperly stored pallets at elevation and unsafe/tipped pallets.
• Perform or assist in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as assigned.
• Participate in physical inventories as assigned.
• Perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as assigned.
• Change fuel tanks on forklifts as assigned.
• Repair pallets, trailers, and truck bays when necessary as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Information regarding DSV’s benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase.

What This Job Offers

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