Forklift Driver, Inventory 1st shift

Location:

Aurora, IL

The Inventory Control Associate is responsible for operating material handling equipment (MHE) to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count inventory. Computer data entry is required for receipts, shipments, and inventory maintenance. The Associate assists the supervisor or manager in ensuring the facility complies with quality standards. As part of the DSV team, Associates are expected to meet company objectives in the areas of performance, safety, and quality and to comply with all corporate and site‑specific policies.

• 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 daily/monthly cycle counts and support shipping/receiving in locating missing items throughout the 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 non‑conformities and identify and record problems relating to product, process, and quality system; recommend solutions through designated channels 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 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 improve knowledge in multiple departments and act as a backup associate when needed.
• 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 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, which can range from 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

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Mathematical Skills

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

Other

• 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.

• 1-3 years’ 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 materials.

Frequently

Walking and Standing.

Constantly

Ability to Lift/Carry and Push/Pull;
Reach above shoulder, reach outward, squat, or kneel.

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.

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 federal, state or local law.