Forklift Driver

Forklift Driver – Full Time

Location: New Berlin, WI
Division: Contract Logistics
Time Type: Full Time
Department: Ops
Reports To: Supervisor
Travel: 0%

The forklift operator is responsible for operating power industrial trucks to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. The operator ensures safe, efficient operation and may perform order filler and checker duties. Responsibilities also include the accurate storing, shipping, and receiving of product to meet company standards of safety, security, and productivity.

• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations. Input data accurately into WMS.
• Efficiently stack and store product in appropriate area.
• Maintain an organized work area.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring exact quantity and type.
• Perform picking duties efficiently to meet customer service standards.
• Prepare freight for operations accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
• Move product from staging and/or storage to production lines and/or staging docks.
• Ensure proper documentation accompanies freight.
• Keep records and reports for inventory control and security.
• Assist in physical inventories and maintain proper stock rotation.
• Maintain a clean, neat, orderly work area and assist in warehouse security.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using forklift, clamp truck, drum attachment, or other power equipment.
• Maintain equipment and materials in a neat, clean, orderly fashion.
• Inspect and perform minor maintenance on forklift or other equipment daily.
• Operate all equipment in a safe, efficient manner following prescribed work methods.
• Maintain active forklift certification.
• Perform or assist in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as assigned.
• Change fuel tanks on forklifts as needed.
• Repair pallets, trailers, and truck bays as requested.
• Work overtime as dictated by business, whether mandatory or voluntary.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 6 months experience in logistics/distribution/relevant environment.
• Ability to operate MHE.
• Comfortable working in unregulated temperatures within warehouse (mild to moderate).
• Completed forklift training program.
• Basic computer skills, RF scanners, WMS functions.
• English reading, writing, speaking.
• Basic to intermediate math skills to verify quantities and inventory.
• Strong attention to detail and timely completion of tasks.
• Ability to perform with minimal supervision and adapt to change.

• 1‑2 years experience in a warehouse/logistics/distribution environment.
• 1‑2 years forklift experience.
• Current or prior MHE certification.

• Occasionally:
  Handling/Fingering, Sitting.
• Frequently:
  Bending.
• Constantly:
  Walking, Standing.
• Ability to lift/carry and push/pull 21‑50 pounds.
• Reach above shoulder, reach outward, squat, or kneel.

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. The Company reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.