Seasonal Driver, Operations

DSV•Hutto, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Commercial Vehicle Driver / Warehouse Operator is a dual-role position responsible for safely operating commercial motor vehicles with a GVWR greater than 10,000 lb. and no more than 26,000 lb. for local pickup and delivery, while also performing warehouse operations. Warehouse duties include shipping, receiving, picking, quality control, verifying shipment paperwork, checking weights and dimensions, loading and unloading freight and ULDs, staging and replenishment, scanning products, and maintaining accurate documentation. The position requires compliance with DOT/FMCSR requirements, company SOPs, site safety policies, and performance, safety, and quality objectives. The Operations Driver also operates power industrial trucks to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise, and may perform order-filler and checker duties. The role is accountable for safe and efficient vehicle and equipment operation and for accurate storage, shipping, and receiving of products in line with safety, security, and productivity standards. The position works in a warehouse and outside as assigned, including in warehouse temperatures that may range from mild to moderate during warmer and colder months. This is a seasonal position with an anticipated end date of January 31, 2027. The schedule is a BHD (Back Half Days) compressed schedule, working every other Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The expected base pay rate is $24.19 per hour; actual compensation depends on job-related factors. Benefit information is available through DSV’s Benefits Showcase, with eligibility and offerings varying by location and division.

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.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Ability to pass applicable federal, state, and local background checks, clearances, and drug/alcohol tests, such as airport or TSA checks when applicable.
Basic computer skills, including use of RF scanners and WMS functions.
English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Basic to intermediate math skills to verify product quantities, count inventory, and perform related product-handling 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 effectively in a stimulating, fast-paced environment.
Ability to work as assigned outside and in a warehouse environment, including unregulated temperatures that can range from mild to moderate during warmer and colder months.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull 21–50 pounds; reach above the shoulder or outward; and squat or kneel.
Ability to meet the stated physical activity demands: occasional handling/fingering and sitting, frequent bending, and constant walking and standing.

Nice To Haves

CDL or prior tractor-yard experience.
1–2 years of experience in a warehouse, logistics, or distribution environment.
1–2 years of forklift experience.
Current or prior MHE certification.

Responsibilities

Maintain a neat and orderly storage lot to maximize efficiency in servicing customer needs.
Operate company commercial vehicles within an approximately 20-air-mile radius to deliver and recover freight from customer locations.
Verify shipment bills contain required information before loading.
Safely load and unload freight; weigh shipments and check dimensions against shipper calculations.
Sort outbound freight and load ULDs and trucks.
Interact with warehouse supervisors and comply with warehouse safety requirements.
Provide professional customer interaction during pickup and delivery, while protecting freight integrity and security.
Follow proper airline/electrical hookup and backing procedures.
Follow company policies, guidelines, and quality procedures; perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Use gas or electric forklifts and other material-handling equipment to load outbound shipments, move and stack products, and store products in appropriate areas.
Maintain an organized work area.
Pull and prepare orders 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; report quality variances.
Move products 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.
Maintain a clean, neat, orderly work area and assist with warehouse security.
Comply with standard operating procedures, corporate and site-specific policies, safety rules, and OSHA/MSDS standards; participate in safety meetings.
Use forklifts, clamp trucks, drum attachments, or other powered equipment to load, unload, move, stack, and stage products and materials.
Keep facility equipment and materials neat, clean, and orderly; inspect equipment daily and perform minor maintenance.
Operate equipment safely and efficiently according to prescribed work methods and maintain active forklift certification.
Perform or assist with building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as assigned.
Change forklift fuel tanks as needed; perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking; and participate in physical inventories.
Repair pallets, trailers, and truck bays as requested and help maintain a clean, safe facility.
Work overtime as dictated by business needs, whether mandatory or voluntary.