Warehouse Operator

DSV•Fredericksburg, VA

About The Position

The Warehouse Operator is responsible for handling products throughout the warehouse, including picking, scanning, labeling, moving, staging, replenishing, stacking, counting, and inspecting. The role includes reporting damages or discrepancies to leadership and operating equipment safely and efficiently. Associates are expected to meet performance, safety, and quality objectives and comply with corporate and site-specific policies. Picking work involves using a pallet jack to accurately fulfill orders, stage products in designated areas, and package products by stacking, banding, shrink-wrapping, and labeling according to client requirements and Standard Operating Procedures. Quality control duties include using documentation to verify that products and orders are received, handled, and shipped correctly, checking against quality standards, and reporting damages or discrepancies. Associates follow safety protocols, maintain a clean and orderly work area, help secure the warehouse, and comply with Standard Operating Procedures, company policies, safety rules, and OSHA/SDS standards. Equipment may include a pallet jack; associates are responsible for equipment upkeep and reporting problems. The role may also include building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as assigned. Other duties may be required. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The work environment is generally low to moderate in noise. Employees are rarely exposed to fumes or airborne particles, or toxic or caustic chemicals. The position requires standing for up to eight hours per day and lifting up to 40 pounds while following proper lifting procedures. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
English reading, writing, and verbal skills.
Basic to intermediate math skills for verifying product quantities, counting inventory, and related product-handling 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 in a stimulating, fast-paced environment.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds using proper lifting procedures.
Ability to stand for up to eight hours per day.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Pick orders accurately using a pallet jack and stage products in appropriate areas.
Stack, package, band, shrink-wrap, and label products according to client requirements and Standard Operating Procedures.
Use appropriate documentation to verify products and orders are received, handled, and shipped correctly.
Inspect products and orders against quality standards and report damages or discrepancies to leadership.
Scan, move, replenish, and stack products; count and inspect inventory.
Follow safety protocols and perform work in a manner that promotes safety.
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/SDS standards.
Operate equipment safely and efficiently, follow prescribed work methods, maintain equipment, and report equipment problems.
Perform or assist with building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as assigned.
Perform other duties as required.