AWS Sterling Warehouse Operator

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Job area:
Terminal/Warehouse/Transport

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 - Sterling, Global Plaza, Va

Division

Solutions

Job Posting Title

AWS Sterling Warehouse Operator

Time Type

Full Time

Position Summary

The Warehouse Operator is responsible for operating a forklift and other material handling equipment for the purpose of shipping, receiving, and picking. Activities may include but are not limited to loading or unloading, scanning, moving, staging, replenishing, and stacking product. This individual is also responsible for counting and inspecting product and notifying leadership when there are damages or discrepancies. These Associates are accountable for the safe and efficient operation of all equipment and will be expected to perform all duties as assigned.

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Shipping Responsibilities

• Use a gas or electric powered forklift to load outbound shipments, move product, and stack products or materials.
• Efficiently and accurately load orders according to the appropriate doors and trailers.
• All shipping functions are processed as defined by the Standard Operating Procedures.

Receiving Responsibilities

• Use a gas or electric powered forklift to unload inbound shipments, move product, replenish, stack, and store products or materials.
• Efficiently and accurately locate and place products in the appropriate storage areas.
• All receiving functions are processed as defined by the Standard Operating Procedures.

Picking Responsibilities

• Use a gas or electric powered forklift to accurately pick orders to fulfill client demands.
• Efficiently and accurately pick products and stage in the appropriate areas.
• Stack, package, band, shrink wrap, and label product(s) as determined by client requirements.
• All picking functions are processed as defined by the Standard Operating Procedures.

Quality Control Responsibilities

• Use appropriate documentation to ensure that all products and orders are received, handled, and shipped correctly.
• Verify that products and/or orders meet quality standards, including reporting any damages or discrepancies.
• Stack, package, shrink wrap, and label product(s). All quality control functions are processed as defined by the Standard Operating Procedures.

Safety, Housekeeping, and Compliance

• Execute all safety protocols and accomplish all job tasks in a manner that promotes safety.
• Maintain a clean, neat, orderly work area and assist in the security of the warehouse.
• Comply with all Standard Operating Procedures, corporate and site-specific policies, safety rules, and OSHA/MSDS Standards.

Equipment Operation

• Use sit‑down, stand‑up, reach truck, sweeper scrubber, scissor lift, cherry picker, Aisle Master or pallet jack as needed.
• Maintain equipment and report problems.
• Inspect and perform minor maintenance on forklift or other equipment daily.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.
• Maintain an active forklift certification.

Maintenance

• Perform or assist in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as assigned.

Other Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work overtime as dictated by business whether mandatory or voluntary.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Minimum

Required Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Six months experience working in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment.
• Able to operate material handling equipment.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations

• Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program.

Other

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

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Computer Skills

• Basic computer skills.
• RF scanners.
• WMS functions.

Language Skills

• English (reading, writing, verbal).

Mathematical Skills

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