Warehouse Operator / Clerk

DSV•Madison, MS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Clerk supports the outbound shipping and picking operation through label control, yard coordination, and administrative work. The role includes communicating issues to outbound supervisors promptly and maintaining accurate, orderly shipment records. The position requires computer literacy and Excel experience. The employee prepares and distributes labels for carton and pallet pickers, communicates outbound trailer moves to yard drivers using the Y/WMS system, assists with trailer safety checks, enters shipment data, prepares Bills of Lading, issues seals, schedules LTL pickups where applicable, and prints replenishment work assignments. The role also includes securing sensitive materials, distributing and collecting tools and equipment, maintaining a clean and secure work area, and following safety, OSHA, MSDS, company, and ISO procedures. The position may require assistance in different areas of the operation. Employees may work overtime as dictated by business needs. The work involves varied warehouse temperatures and conditions, repetitive movement and stationary activities, and occasional heavy lifting over 25 pounds. The usual noise level is low to moderate, with rare exposure to fumes, airborne particles, or toxic or caustic chemicals.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
1–3 years of experience in inventory control or warehouse administrative work.
Intermediate computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
Ability to use RF scanners.
English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Basic to intermediate math skills for verifying product quantities, counting inventory, and related handling, storage, or distribution duties.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
Ability to work with minimal supervision or guidance.
Ability to adapt to change and thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to work in unregulated warehouse temperatures, ranging from mild to moderate conditions during warmer and colder months.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including frequent walking and standing, constant sitting, lifting or carrying and pushing or pulling 11–20 pounds, and reaching above shoulder, squatting, or kneeling.
Ability to work overtime as dictated by business needs.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of experience in a warehouse, logistics, or distribution environment.
1–2 years of experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

Responsibilities

Prepare, distribute, reprint, track, and document labels for carton and pallet pickers.
Maintain an orderly label flow that supports safe, accurate, and productive picking.
Use the Y/WMS system to communicate outbound pulls and plugs to yard drivers.
Assist the supervisor in verifying that trailers are properly chocked and the green light is active before trailers are moved or loading begins.
Enter shipment data and issue seals to loaders.
Verify shipment details, including seal, trailer, and store numbers, and prepare Bills of Lading for completed outbound loads.
Schedule LTL carrier pickups where applicable.
Print replenishment drivers' work assignments.
Document and file outbound paperwork neatly and orderly.
Assist outbound supervisors with compiling and tracking downtime sheets as required.
Communicate issues promptly to outbound supervisors and interact professionally with management, coworkers, customers, and visitors.
Maintain a clean, neat, orderly, and secure work area; secure seals and sensitive documents when not in use.
Distribute and collect tools and equipment, including RF guns and bolt cutters, and report issues to outbound supervisors.
Conduct operations safely and in accordance with OSHA and MSDS standards, company policies, guidelines, and ISO procedures.
Use powered equipment, RF scanners, computers, and printers safely.
Assist in other operational areas as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
Work overtime as dictated by business needs, whether mandatory or voluntary.