Forklift Driver, Inventory

Job Posting

Title:

Forklift Driver, Inventory

Location:

Aurora, IL

Division:
Contract

Time Type:
Full Time

The Inventory Control Associate is responsible for operating MHEs to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count items. Computer data entry is required for receipts, shipments, and inventory maintenance. The Associate assists the supervisor/manager in ensuring the facility meets quality standards.

• 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 non‑conformities relating to product, process, and quality system; investigate issues and recommend solutions through designated channels.
• Review/investigate 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 per operation requirements.

• Assist leadership as needed.
• Able to work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends, as required by the operation. Participate in cross‑training matrix activities to broaden knowledge across departments.
• Work overtime as dictated by business, whether mandatory or voluntary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• None

Education and/or Experience

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• 6 months experience in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment.
• Able to operate MHE.
• Must be able to work in unregulated temperatures within the warehouse during warmer and colder months (mild to moderate).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations

• Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Computer Skills

• Basic computer skills
• RF Scanners
• WMS functions

Language Skills

• English (reading, writing, verbal)

Mathematical Skills

• Basic to intermediate level to verify quantities of product, count inventory, or perform related duties.

Other

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and timely job completion.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Must adapt effectively to change and thrive in a fast‑paced work environment.

• 1–3 years’ experience in an inventory department.
• 1–3 years forklift experience.
• Current or prior MHE certification.

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.

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

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…