Warehouse Operator

DSV•Atlanta, GA

10d•$19 - $23

About The Position

The Warehouse Operator creates, coordinates, and completes shipments of goods between the company and its clients. The role processes orders, helps ensure shipment schedules are met, and coordinates with off-site logistics locations, suppliers, and vendors to meet deadlines and track shipments. It may also involve preparing operational reports, serving as a customer-service contact, ensuring accurate and complete client transactions, and dispatching requests to transportation providers. The operator performs daily activities within an assigned shift, area, or function and follows DSV Air & Sea procedures for receiving, labeling, storing, shipping, and value-added services. Duties include handling and staging inbound and outbound freight, operating forklifts and other material-handling equipment, checking shipment and carrier details, preparing trailers and required paperwork, and maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly work area. The position is based in a warehouse environment with changing temperatures and typically low-to-moderate noise.

Requirements

Forklift experience.
Basic mathematical skills to verify inventory, order accuracy, and other quality-driven initiatives.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Effective interpersonal skills and oral and written communication abilities.
Strong customer-service skills.
Proficiency in basic MS Office applications.
Ability to lift, bend, stoop, reach, and climb.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to operate material-handling equipment.
Ability to stand for several hours per day as required by the job.
English language skills are preferred for reading, writing, and verbal communication.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of relevant customer service and logistics experience; an equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.
Material Handling Certification.
Dangerous Goods Qualification.
Forklift Operation and Certification.
Some experience with Warehouse Management Systems.

Responsibilities

Perform daily activities for an assigned shift, area, or function.
Follow warehouse instructions and DSV Air & Sea policies for receiving, labeling, storing, shipping, and value-added services.
Meet company objectives for performance, safety, quality, leadership, and customer service.
Work with the supervisor, warehouse manager, and freight forwarding teams to identify opportunities to improve client service.
Safely unload inbound shipments and move products to their correct destinations; stage, stack, and load merchandise in designated areas.
Move products from staging or unloading areas to the correct load door and assigned trailer; secure and chock trailers before entry in accordance with safety policies.
Load and unload products using appropriate handling techniques; segregate, check, and stage inbound products correctly.
Verify that the driver, trailer, bills, carrier, and location correspond; count freight with the driver, follow requirements, load trailers for safe transit, and obtain required signatures.
Perform forklift activities as required.
Label, sort, wrap, pack, and repack products as needed.
Maintain a clean, safe facility and an organized, orderly desk or office area.
Process orders and help ensure shipment schedules are met; coordinate with logistics locations, suppliers, and vendors to meet deadlines and track shipments.
Ensure client transactions are complete, accurate, and delivered; may provide customer service, prepare operational reports, or dispatch requests to transportation providers.
Perform other duties as assigned.