Material Handler, Inventory

DSV
- Global transport and logistics

Location:

USA
- South Bend, 5910 Dylan Drive

Division:
Solutions

Job Posting

Title:

Material Handler, Inventory

Time Type:
Full Time

Hiring

Schedule:

Mon‑Fri 3pm‑11:30pm

Pay Range: $17.69‑$22.12 plus $2.50 Shift Differential

The Inventory Material Handler is an inventory control position that is not responsible for operating material handling equipment. The employee may be involved in finding, counting or otherwise handling inventory without operating equipment. Computer data entry is required for receipts, shipments, and inventory maintenance. The Inventory Material Handler assists the supervisor/manager in ensuring the facility is compliant with quality standards related to inventory control.

As part of the DSV team, employees 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.

• Maintain accurate warehouse inventory
• Perform inventory investigative work or root cause analysis as directed by supervisor on issues related to customer concerns or potential non‑conformance issues
• Document return material coming from customer to facility
• Ensure inventory is in the appropriate area
• Suggest relocation of material to keep and maintain inventory range and locations
• 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 conducting daily/monthly in-house cycle count when required, support shipping/receiving in locating missing items throughout facility.
• 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 the occurrence of any non‑conformities relating to product, process, and quality system; identify and record any problems; recommend or provide solutions through designated channels; verify implementation of solutions.
• Review/investigate issues with inbound and/or outbound functions including unloading, checking, orderly stacking, storing, order pulling, staging, labeling, and loading. Notify management when procedures require updates.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Perform housekeeping audits per operational requirements.

• Assist leadership as needed.
• Work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends, as required by the operation. Participate in established cross‑training matrix activities with the opportunity 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

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 6 months experience working in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment.

• Must be able to work in unregulated temperatures within the warehouse during the warmer and colder months, ranging from mild to moderate.

Basic computer skills.

• Basic computer skills
• RF Scanners
• WMS functions
• Basic MS Office as needed for reporting and tracking (esp. MS Excel, Outlook)

• English (reading, writing, verbal)

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

• 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

• Occasionally:
  Hand & Finger manipulation, Sitting, Handling product and/or packaging materials.
• Frequently:
  Bending.
• Constantly:
  Walking and…