Forklift Driver, Inventory

DSV Air & Sea Inc.; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

DSV Air & Sea Inc. in Lancaster, TX is seeking a full-time Inventory Control Associate to operate MHEs and move, locate, relocate, stack, and count inventory. Data entry for receipts, shipments and inventory maintenance is required, and adherence to safety and quality standards is expected.

You will support supervisor/management, perform cycle counts, participate in daily start-up meetings, and use PC tools to generate reports. Flexible schedules and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• 6 months experience working in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment.
• Able to operate MHE.
• Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate warehouse inventory.
• Operate MHE to move, locate, relocate, stack and count inventory.
• Enter receipts, shipments and inventory data into the computer.
• Assist supervisor/manager to ensure safety and quality standards.
• Contribute to daily/ monthly cycle counts and support shipping/receiving.
• Use PC for emailing and generating reports.
• Follow company policies and maintain records and security.
• Identify and report non-conformities and participate in problem solving.

Skills

MHE operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift training

Job description

Job Title

Forklift Driver, Inventory (Full Time)

If you are a current DSV employee and interested in a position in another country, please contact your Human Resource representative to discuss the process and requirements of applying.

Job Area

Terminal / Warehouse / Transport

Location

USA - Lancaster, 3701 Midpoint Drive

Compensation

$21.25 an hour

Open Schedules

1st shift 5am-1:45pm and 1st shift 6am-2:45pm

Position Summary

The Inventory Control Associate is responsible for operating MHEs for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking, and counting. Computer data entry is required for receipts, shipments, and inventory maintenance. The Inventory Associate is responsible for assisting the supervisor/manager in ensuring the facility is in compliance with quality standards. 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate warehouse inventory
• Direct customer interface to answer questions and resolve issues
• Return material coming from customer to factory
• Transfer material to the appropriate area
• Relocate material to keep and maintain inventory range and locations
• Safe use of all equipment
• Function autonomously, reporting progress and issues to supervisor/management
• Follow company policies, guidelines, and procedures
• Maintain appropriate records and reports to ensure inventory control and security. Conduct physical inventory as required. Assist in conduct daily / monthly "in-house" cycle count when required, support shipping / receiving in locating missing items throughout facility.
• Perform safety audits per operation requirements. Report and correct any unsafe operations
• Participate in daily start-up and staff meetings as required. Assist supervision as needed.
• Use PC skills for e-mail and generating reports as required.
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformities relating to product, process, and quality system; to identify and record any problems relating to the product, process, and quality system; to initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through designated channels; to verify the implementation of solutions.
• Review/investigate issues with inbound and/or outbound functions including unloading, checking, orderly stacking, storing, order pulling, staging, labeling, and loading. Ship material to the factory upon client requests inventory. Notify management when procedures require updates.
• Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area. Perform housekeeping audits per operation requirements.

Other Duties (Site Specific)

• Assist leadership as needed.
• Able to work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends, as required by the operation. Participate in established cross training matrix activities with the opportunity to improve their knowledge in multiple departments and be able to assist as a backup associate when the need may rise.
• Work overtime as dictated by business whether mandatory or voluntary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience working in an inventory department
• 1-3 years forklift experience
• Current or prior MHE certification

Physical Demands

Occasionally: Hand & Finger manipulation, Sitting, Handling product and/or packaging materials. Frequently: Bending. Constantly: Walking and Standing. Ability to Lift/Carry and Push/Pull: 21-50 pounds. Reach above shoulder, reach outward, squat, or kneel.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement

DSV is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with DSV, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.