Forklift Driver

Forklift Driver

- Location:

USA
- Amazon Web Services, Inc., Sparks

Time Type:
Full Time

Division:
Solutions

Shift: Team 2A:
Sunday
- Tuesday, alternating Wednesday every other week 2:30pm - 3am;
Team 2B:
Thursday
- Saturday, alternating Wednesday every other week 2:30pm - 3am. $1 shift differential.

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for operating a forklift and other material handling equipment for shipping, receiving, and picking activities. This includes loading/unloading, scanning, moving, staging, replenishing, stacking, inspecting, and counting product. Associates ensure the safe and efficient operation of equipment and adhere to company policies.

• Shipping Responsibilities: Use a gasoline or electric forklift to load outbound shipments, move product, and stack products or materials accurately according to SOPs.
• Receiving Responsibilities: Use a forklift to unload inbound shipments, move product, replenish, stack, and store products in correct locations per SOPs.
• Picking Responsibilities: Use a forklift to accurately pick orders, stage them, package, band, shrink wrap, and label products as required by client specifications.
• Quality Control Responsibilities: Verify received and shipped products meet quality standards, report damages or discrepancies, and perform necessary packaging steps.
• Safety, Housekeeping, and Compliance: Follow all safety protocols, maintain cleanliness, assist in warehouse security, and comply with SOPs, corporate policies, safety rules, and OSHA/MSDS standards.
• Equipment Operation: Operate various equipment types (sit‑down/stand‑up reach truck, sweeper/scrubber, scissor lift, cherry picker, Aisle Master, pallet jack), maintain equipment, perform daily inspections, conduct minor maintenance, and uphold an active forklift certification.
• Maintenance: Assist in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as assigned.
• Other Duties: Perform additional duties as assigned and work overtime per business needs.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 6 months of experience in a logistics/distribution or related environment.
• Ability to operate MHE (material handling equipment).
• Completion of a forklift training program.
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with RF scanners, and WMS functions.
• English language proficiency (reading, writing, speaking).
• Basic to intermediate mathematical skills for inventory verification.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to work with minimal supervision, adaptability to fast‑paced environments.
• Physical ability to lift 21–50 pounds, bend, walk, stand, and handle/fingering tasks.

• 1–3 years of experience in a warehouse or logistics environment.
• 1–3 years of forklift operation experience.
• Current or prior MHE certification.

Comprehensive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance; FSAs, HSAs; short‑ and long‑term disability coverage; employee assistance program; 401(k) with company matching up to 5%; paid time off and holiday schedules per location.

DSV is an equal employment opportunity employer and will consider candidates without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. For accommodations, contact HR at