Warehouse Operator Specialist

Overview

DSV - Global transport and logistics In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world.

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Location:

USA - Edwardsville,  Gateway Commerce Center Drive South

Division:
Solutions

Job Posting

Title:

Warehouse Operator Specialist

Time Type:
Full Time

The Team Lead has general responsibility for coordinating and overseeing all operational activities, which they are assigned to daily. Under the direction of the Operations Supervisor, the Operations Lead is responsible for oversight of the associates dedicated to the warehousing, receiving, and shipping of product in their area in a manner consistent with company service and cost objectives.

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.

Training Responsibilities:

• Mentor and train new and existing associates in specific distribution activities to help achieve established customer demands.
• Train new and existing associates on current Standard Operating Procedures, including but not limited to shipping, receiving, picking, and/or quality control.
• Assist in forklift operation and certification for new and existing associates.

Shipping/Receiving Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate unloading of inbound shipments, orderly stacking of product, and the picking and staging of outbound shipments in accordance with the highest possible levels of productivity. Verify required inbound/outbound paperwork with drivers, ensuring that all products are properly counted.
• Efficiently and accurately load orders according to the appropriate doors and trailers.
• All shipping/receiving/picking functions will be processed as defined by the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Research discrepancies that may occur in the shipping and receiving process.

Customer Service:

• Responsible for always conducting yourself in a professional manner in appearance and communications.
• May communicate with customers telephonically, electronically, or in person.
• Prepare required activity reports accurately and efficiently for site management.

Quality Control Responsibilities:

• The quality control functions include but are not limited to using the appropriate documentation to ensure all product and/or orders are received or shipped correctly, and accurately picked.
• Verify products and/or orders meet quality standards, including reporting any damages or discrepancies. Stacking, packaging, shrink wrapping, and labeling product(s).
• All quality control functions will be processed as defined by the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Report inconsistencies and/or problems to the Operations Supervisor or Operations Manager.
• Participate in quality meetings.

Safety, Housekeeping, and Compliance:

• Knowledgeable and compliant with relevant ISO standards that impact this position, department, and company.
• Execute all safety protocols.
• Perform job tasks in a manner that promotes safety.
• Maintain cleanliness of the warehouse and a neat, orderly work area; assist in security of the warehouse.
• Comply with all Standard Operating Procedures, corporate and site-specific policies, safety rules, and OSHA/MSDS standards.
• Participate in safety meetings.

Labor Management:

• Direct the operations of the warehouse work team to achieve prescribed objectives.
• Assist associates and temporary labor in completing productivity sheets and accurately capturing production and payroll hours.
• Assist Supervisor in maintaining the level of employees consistent with a productive workforce.
• Participate in establishing and implementing work schedules; ensure proper execution of schedules and task assignments.
• Assist the Operations Supervisor in ensuring that all associates handle products according to prescribed quality procedures and guidelines.

Responsibility and Authority:

• Participate in department meetings and initiate actions to prevent non-conformities relating to product, process, and quality systems.
• Identify and record problems and provide solutions through designated channels.
• Bring all non-conformities to the attention of the Quality Department.

Equipment Operation:

• Equipment may include sit-down/stand-up forklifts, reach trucks, sweeper scrubbers, scissor lifts, cherry pickers, Aisle Master, pallet jacks, and related tools.
• Maintain equipment upkeep and report problems; inspect and perform minor maintenance daily; operate equipment safely and…