Warehouse Operator

DSV • Franklin Park, IL

18d • $17 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

DSV is a global leader in transport and logistics, ranking as the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. The Warehouse Operator role is responsible for creating, coordinating, and completing shipments of goods between the company and clients. This involves coordinating with off-site logistics locations, suppliers, and vendors to meet deadlines and track all shipments. The role also includes processing orders, ensuring shipment schedules are met, potentially developing operational reports, and acting as a point of contact for customer service. The position ensures the completion, accuracy, and delivery of transactions for clients and may dispatch requests to transportation providers.

Requirements

• Must have forklift experience
• Mathematical Skills: Basic level required with the ability to verify inventory, order accuracy, and other quality driven initiatives.
• Other Skills: Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Detail oriented, organized and able to effectively manage multiple priorities
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to communicate orally and in writing
• High level of customer service skills
• English preferred (reading, writing and verbal)
• Proficiency in basic MS Office applications.
• Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, reach, and climb.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to operate material handling equipment.
• Must be able to stand for several hours per day to perform required job duties as required by the nature of the business that is supported.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in customer service and logistics (will consider an equivalent combination of education and/or experience).
• Material Handling Certification
• Dangerous Goods Qualification
• Forklift Operation and Certification
• Some experience with Warehouse Management Systems

Responsibilities

• Performs daily activities for an assigned shift or within an assigned area or function.
• Adheres to specific warehouse work instructions for receiving, labeling, storing, shipping, and value-add services as required in accordance with DSV Air & Sea standard policies and procedures.
• Meets company objectives in the areas of performance, safety, quality, leadership, and customer service.
• Works with the supervisor, warehouse manager, and freight forwarding teams to identify areas to improve/enhance overall service to the client.
• Unloads inbound shipments safely and moves products to the correct destination.
• Efficiently stages, stacks, and loads merchandise in the appropriate areas.
• Efficiently moves product from staging and/or unloading areas into the correct load door and the assigned trailer, ensuring the trailer is secured and chocked prior to entering.
• Loads/Unloads product correctly using appropriate handling techniques.
• Segregates, checks, and stages inbound product correctly.
• Verifies the driver, trailer, and bills are all for that specific carrier and location.
• Counts freight with the driver and ensures all requirements are followed.
• Loads the trailer for safe transit and ensures the driver signs all required paperwork.
• Performs all Forklift activities as required.
• Performs labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as needed.
• Maintains the facility to provide a clean, safe work environment.
• Maintains an organized and orderly desk/office area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Information regarding DSV’s benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase. Benefits, programs, and eligibility may vary by location and division in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed