DSV Road Transport - Aurora, IL
posted 4 days ago
About the position
The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating power industrial trucks for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking, and counting merchandise. The operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform Order Filler and Checker duties in addition to his or her own. They are responsible for the accurate storing, shipping and receiving of product to meet company standards of safety, security, and productivity. As part of the DSV team, Associates are expected to meet company objectives in the areas of performance, safety, and quality. Associates are expected to comply with all corporate and site-specific policies and may be required to perform any combination of the following.
Responsibilities
- Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations. Input data accurately into WMS.
- Efficiently stack and store product in appropriate area.
- Maintain an organized work area.
- Pull and prepare for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
- Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.
- Prepare freight for operations accurately and in a timely manner as required.
- Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
- Report quality variances.
- Efficiently moves product from staging and/or storage to production lines and/or staging docks.
- Maintain appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained.
- Assist in physical inventories. Ensure proper stock rotation.
- Maintain a clean, neat, orderly work area, and assist in security of the warehouse.
- Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, drum attachment, or other power equipment.
- On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment.
- Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.
- Perform or assist in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as assigned.
- Change fuel tanks on forklifts as needed.
- Participate in physical inventories; perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as needed.
- Repair pallets when necessary, trailers, and truck bays as requested.
- Help maintain the facility to provide a clean, safe work environment.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Work overtime as dictated by business whether mandatory or voluntary.
Requirements
- Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- 6 months experience working in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment.
- Able to operate MHE.
- Must be able to work in unregulated temperatures within the warehouse during the warmer and colder months can range from mild to moderate.
- Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program.
- Basic computer skills.
- RF Scanners.
- WMS functions.
- English (reading, writing, verbal).
- Basic to intermediate level to verify quantities of product, count inventory, or perform other duties associated with handling, storing and distributing client products.
- Strong attention to detail accuracy and accomplish job task in a timely manner.
- Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance.
- Must be able to effectively adapt to change and thrive in a stimulating, fast-paced work environment.
Nice-to-haves
- 1-2 years' experience working in a warehouse/logistics/distribution environment.
- 1-2 years forklift experience.
- Current or prior MHE certification.
Benefits
- Equal employment opportunity employer.
- Support for career development and potential.
