hr | Franklin, MA

DSV•Boston, MA

2d•$26 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

DSV is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Warehouse Material Handler / Loader to support specialized warehouse operations in Franklin, Massachusetts. The role involves the careful handling, staging, loading, and unloading of data center server racks and related equipment requiring white-glove care and precision. The employee works with warehouse team members, drivers, and Team Leads to inspect, position, secure, and prepare equipment for transportation. Duties also include operating material-handling equipment and a company box truck to move equipment between warehouse facilities and designated storage areas. The position offers an hourly base pay range of $26.00–$28.00 and a $2,000 sign-on and retention bonus for eligible new hires, subject to the bonus program’s terms. Work is primarily in warehouse, cross-dock, loading dock, and storage environments. Early morning starts, overtime, weekend work, and schedule adjustments may be required based on shipment volume and customer requirements.

Requirements

Valid driver's license required.
Ability to safely operate a company box truck in accordance with applicable licensing, safety, and company requirements.
Ability to operate approved material-handling equipment after appropriate training and authorization.
Ability to safely perform material-handling activities, including individual lifting of up to 75 pounds, team lifting, and operating electric pallet jacks, in accordance with company safety procedures.
Ability to follow written procedures, verbal instructions, safety requirements, and customer-specific handling guidelines.
Ability to accurately complete basic shipment documentation, inspection checklists, and related records.
Strong commitment to workplace safety, specialized equipment handling, and damage prevention.
Excellent attention to detail when inspecting, handling, securing, and documenting equipment.
Ability to recognize unsafe conditions, unstable equipment, and shipment-integrity concerns.
Knowledge of safe lifting techniques, team-lifting procedures, and appropriate use of mechanical handling equipment.
Effective verbal communication and ability to collaborate with warehouse team members, drivers, supervisors, and Team Leads.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, dependability, punctuality, and accountability.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced warehouse environment while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous warehouse, loading, unloading, material-handling, or freight-handling experience preferred.
Experience with white-glove logistics, specialized freight handling, data center server racks, electronics, or other equipment requiring extra care and precision preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform specialized white-glove handling, staging, loading, and unloading of data center server racks and related equipment using approved procedures.
Load and unload trailers, box trucks, and other vehicles, ensuring proper equipment positioning, weight distribution, and compliance with loading plans.
Operate electric pallet jacks, manual pallet jacks, forklifts, and other approved material-handling equipment when trained and authorized; follow operating procedures, inspection requirements, and safety rules.
Follow manual-handling and team-lifting procedures, assess load characteristics, use mechanical assistance when appropriate, and coordinate team lifts when necessary.
Operate a company box truck to transport equipment between warehouse facilities and designated storage areas; perform pre-trip inspections, report defects or safety concerns, and comply with traffic laws and company requirements.
Visually inspect equipment, crates, pallets, packaging, and protective materials for damage, missing components, unstable packaging, or discrepancies.
Verify shipment identification, quantities, labels, and documentation, and complete photographs, inspection records, loading checklists, and shipment documents.
Apply approved straps, restraints, blocking, bracing, and protective materials to secure loads and prevent movement, tipping, or damage.
Follow customer-specific white-glove handling standards, chain-of-custody requirements, site access procedures, and shipment security protocols.
Coordinate with warehouse team members, drivers, and Team Leads to meet schedules, shipment priorities, and operating requirements.
Communicate shipment status, loading completion, discrepancies, delays, equipment damage, and safety concerns to appropriate team members and supervisors.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas, including clear loading lanes, accessible emergency exits, and properly stored equipment.
Follow DSV safety policies, PPE standards, and approved handling procedures; stop work and notify a supervisor about unsafe conditions or potential equipment-damage risks.
Complete required inspections and loading verifications before shipments are released for departure.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support warehouse and transportation operations.