Forklift, Reach

DSV•Lancaster, TX

1d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Reach Forklift Operator operates reach power industrial trucks to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. The operator is accountable for safe and efficient vehicle operation while meeting company standards for safety, security, and productivity. Associates are expected to meet company objectives in performance, safety, quality, and teamwork, and comply with corporate and site-specific policies. The role supports receiving and put-away, order picking, quality, delivery, inventory control, facility housekeeping and compliance, equipment operation, and maintenance. Site-specific duties may include inventory counts, labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, repacking, changing forklift fuel tanks, and repairing pallets, trailers, and truck bays. Overtime may be required as dictated by business needs, whether mandatory or voluntary.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 6 months of experience in a logistics, distribution, or relevant environment.
Ability to operate a stand-up reach truck while placing and removing pallets from elevated storage media.
Ability to work in warehouse temperatures that are not regulated and can range from mild to moderate during warmer and colder months.
Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program.
Basic computer skills, including use of RF scanners and WMS functions.
English reading, writing, and verbal skills.
Basic to intermediate math skills to verify product quantities, count inventory, and perform related duties.
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 effectively to change and thrive in a stimulating, fast-paced work environment.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull 21–50 pounds.
Ability to reach above shoulder and outward, squat, or kneel.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of experience in a warehouse, logistics, or distribution environment.
1–2 years of proven forklift experience.
1–2 years of proven stand-up reach lift experience.
Current or prior MHE certification.
Ability to operate an Electric Pallet Jack and Dock Loader (Pacer) when needed.

Responsibilities

Enter data accurately into the warehouse management system (WMS).
Stack and store products in the appropriate areas and maintain an organized work area.
Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and type of products are loaded and shipped.
Perform picking 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.
Support Customer Satisfaction, a Clean and Safe Work Environment, Complete Risk Prevention, Continuous Improvement, and 5S initiatives.
Move products efficiently from staging or storage to production lines or staging docks, and ensure proper documentation accompanies freight.
Maintain records and reports for inventory control and security, assist with physical inventories, and ensure proper stock rotation.
Keep the facility, work area, and equipment clean, neat, and orderly, and maintain a safe work environment.
Comply with standard operating procedures, corporate and site-specific policies, safety rules, and OSHA/MSDS standards; perform all work safely.
Use a reach forklift or other power equipment to load, unload, move, stack, and stage products and materials from elevated racking and varied racking media.
Inspect forklifts and other equipment daily and report issues; operate equipment safely and efficiently, including completing daily OSHA safety checklist inspections.
Maintain active forklift certification, and assist with correcting improperly stored pallets at elevation and unsafe or tipped pallets.
Perform or assist with building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as assigned.
Participate in physical inventories and perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as assigned.
Change forklift fuel tanks as assigned, repair pallets when necessary, and repair trailers and truck bays as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work overtime as dictated by business needs, whether mandatory or voluntary.