Material Handler - 1st shift

DSV•West Branch, IA

17d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

DSV is hiring a full-time Material Handler for its West Branch, Michigan location. The role supports warehouse operations by picking and staging orders, performing quality checks, handling and labeling products, and maintaining safe, orderly work areas. Employees follow standard operating procedures, company and site policies, safety rules, and OSHA/SDS standards. The position uses equipment such as a pallet jack and includes responsibility for equipment upkeep and reporting problems, as well as performing or assisting with building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as assigned. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Overtime may be mandatory or voluntary as dictated by business needs. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, English reading, writing, and verbal skills, and basic to intermediate math skills. Employees must be able to work in warehouse temperatures that vary from mild to moderate during warmer and colder months. The position involves frequent bending and constant walking and standing, with occasional handling/fingering and sitting. Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull 21–50 pounds and reach above shoulder level or outward, squat, or kneel. The work environment typically has low to moderate noise, with rare exposure to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
English reading, writing, and verbal skills.
Basic to intermediate math skills to verify product quantities, count inventory, and perform related handling, storing, and distribution 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 effectively to change and thrive in a stimulating, fast-paced work environment.
Ability to work in warehouse temperatures that can range from mild to moderate during warmer and colder months.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including walking and standing constantly, bending frequently, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 21–50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience in a warehouse, logistics, or distribution environment.
Current or prior material handling equipment (MHE) certification.

Responsibilities

Accurately pick orders using a pallet jack and stage products in appropriate areas to meet client demands.
Stack, package, band, shrink-wrap, and label products according to client requirements and standard operating procedures.
Use appropriate documentation to verify that products and orders are received, handled, and shipped correctly.
Check products and orders against quality standards and report damages or discrepancies.
Follow safety protocols and perform all job tasks in a manner that promotes safety.
Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area and assist with warehouse security.
Comply with standard operating procedures, corporate and site-specific policies, safety rules, and OSHA/SDS standards.
Operate equipment safely and efficiently according to prescribed work methods, maintain equipment, and report equipment problems.
Perform or assist with building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as assigned.
Work overtime, whether mandatory or voluntary, as dictated by business needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.