Forklift Driver, Inventory 2nd shift

DSV - Global transport and logistics

Location:

Aurora, IL

Division:
Contract

Job Title:

Forklift Driver, Inventory
Time Type:
Full Time

The Inventory Control Associate is responsible for operating material handling equipment (MHE) for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking, and counting inventory. Computer data entry is required for receipts, shipments, and inventory maintenance. The Associate assists the supervisor/manager in ensuring the facility complies with quality standards and meets company objectives in performance, safety, and quality.

• Maintain accurate warehouse inventory
• Provide direct customer interface to answer questions and resolve issues
• Return material from customers to factory
• Transfer material to the appropriate area and relocate it to maintain inventory range and locations
• Operate all equipment safely
• Function autonomously while 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 daily/monthly cycle counts and support shipping/receiving in locating missing items throughout the facility
• Perform safety audits per operation requirements and 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 actions to prevent or resolve non‑conformities relating to product, process, and quality systems; identify and record problems; recommend solutions and verify implementation
• Review and 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; notify management when procedures require updates
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area; perform housekeeping audits as required

• Assist leadership as needed
• Work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends, when required by the operation; participate in cross‑training activities to assist as a backup associate when needed
• Work overtime as directed by business, whether mandatory or voluntary
• Perform other duties as assigned

• None

• High school diploma or GED
• 6 months experience working in a logistics, distribution, or related environment
• Ability to operate MHE
• Ability to work in unregulated temperatures within the warehouse (range mild to moderate)

• Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program

• Basic computer skills
• RF scanner usage
• Warehouse Management System (WMS) functions

• English (reading, writing, verbal)

• Basic to intermediate level to verify quantities of product, count inventory, or perform other duties associated with handling and distributing client products

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy; complete tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance
• Adapt to change and thrive in a fast‑paced work environment

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

Occasionally: hand & finger manipulation, sitting, handling product and/or packaging material

Frequently: bending

Constantly: walking and standing; ability to lift/carry and push/pull 21-50 pounds; reach above shoulder, reach outward, squat, or kneel

Noise level is usually low to moderate; rarely exposed to fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals.

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.

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 law.