Material Handler, Inventory-LBJ FWY

DSV•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Control Associate operates material-handling equipment (MHE) to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count goods. The role requires computer data entry for receipts, shipments, and inventory maintenance, and supports the supervisor or manager in maintaining compliance with quality standards. Associates are expected to meet performance, safety, and quality objectives and follow corporate and site-specific policies. The position involves maintaining accurate warehouse inventory, assisting customers with questions and issues, transferring and returning materials, and supporting inventory control, shipping, and receiving activities. The associate also conducts inventory counts and safety and housekeeping audits, maintains records, identifies and reports process or product issues, and helps implement corrective solutions. The role may require cross-training and flexible scheduling, including nights and weekends. The work environment is generally low to moderate in noise, with rare exposure to fumes, airborne particles, or toxic or caustic chemicals.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 6 months of experience in a logistics, distribution, or relevant environment.
Ability to operate 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 for verifying product quantities, counting inventory, and 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 to change and work effectively in a stimulating, fast-paced environment.
Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends, as required by the operation.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of experience working in an inventory department.
1–3 years of forklift experience.
Current or prior MHE certification.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate warehouse inventory and appropriate records and reports for inventory control and security.
Operate MHE to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count materials safely.
Answer customer questions and resolve issues through direct customer interaction.
Return customer materials to the factory and transfer materials to the appropriate area.
Relocate material to maintain inventory ranges and locations.
Conduct physical inventory and assist with daily or monthly in-house cycle counts as required.
Support shipping and receiving by locating missing items throughout the facility.
Perform safety audits, report unsafe operations, and correct them when possible.
Participate in daily start-up and staff meetings as required and assist supervision as needed.
Use a PC for email and generating reports as required.
Prevent, identify, and record non-conformities and problems relating to products, processes, and the quality system; recommend or provide solutions through designated channels and verify implementation.
Review and investigate inbound and outbound issues, including unloading, checking, stacking, storing, order pulling, staging, labeling, and loading.
Ship material to the factory upon client request and notify management when procedures require updates.
Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area and perform housekeeping audits as required.
Assist leadership as needed and participate in cross-training activities to develop knowledge across departments and provide backup support.
Perform other duties as assigned.