POSITION SUMMARY  

The Reach Forklift Operator is responsible for operating reach power industrial trucks for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking, and counting merchandise.  The operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle, while meeting company standards of safety, security, and productivity. 

As part of the DSV team, Associates are expected to meet company objectives in the areas of performance, safety, quality, and teamwork.   Associates are expected to comply with all corporate and site-specific policies and may be required to perform any combination of the following 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

Receiving/Put-Away:  

• Input data accurately into WMS. 

• Efficiently stack and store product in appropriate area. 

• Maintain an organized work area. 

Order Picking: 

• Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.   

• Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards. 

• Prepare freight for operations accurately and in a timely manner as required. 

Quality:  

• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.   

• Report quality variances. 

• Support 4C’s - Customer Satisfaction, Clean and Safe Work Environment, Complete Risk Prevention, Continuous Improvement and 5S initiatives 

Delivery: 

• Efficiently move product form staging and/or storage to production lines and/or staging docks. 

• Ensure proper documentation accompanies freight. 

Inventory:  

• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained.  

• Assist in physical inventories.   

• Ensure proper stock rotation through normal course of daily work. 

Safety, Housekeeping, and Compliance: 

• Maintain the facility, work area and equipment in a clean, neat, orderly manner, and maintain a safe work environment.   

• Will comply with all Standard Operating Procedures, corporate and site-specific policies, safety rules, and OSHA/ MSDS Standards. 

• Perform all work in a safe manner 

Equipment Operation:  

• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials from elevated racking and varied racking media using a reach forklift or other power equipment.    

• On a daily basis, inspect and report issues on the forklift or other equipment.   

• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods to include daily OSHA safety checklist inspection.  

• Associates must maintain an active forklift certification. 

• Assist with correcting pallets improperly stored at elevation and correcting unsafe / tipped pallets 

Maintenance: 

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

OTHER DUTIES (Site Specific) 

• Participate in physical inventories as assigned. 

• Perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as assigned. 

• Change fuel tanks on forklifts as assigned. 

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

• Repair pallets when necessary, trailers, and truck bays as assigned. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES  

• None 

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  

Education and/or Experience 

• Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).  

• 6 months experience working in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment. 

• Able to operate stand-up Reach Truck while placing & removing pallets from elevated storage media. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations 

• Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program 

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 distributing client products.  

Other 

• 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. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS  

• 1-2 years’ experience working in a warehouse/logistics/distribution environment 

• 1-2 years proven forklift experience 

• 1-2 years proven stand up reach lift experience 

• Current or prior MHE certification 

• Able to operate Electric Pallet Jack and Dock Loader (Pacer) when needed 

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

  	N  (Not applicable)	O (Occasionally)	F  (Frequently)	C  (Constantly)
  Frequency	Activity is not applicable to this occupation.	Up to 33% of the time  (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)	33% - 66% of the time  (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)	More than 66% of the time  (5.5+ hrs/day)
  Bend	​​☐​	​​☐​	​​☒​	​​☐​
  Climb	​​☒​	​​☐​	​​☐​	​​☐​
  Crawl	​​☒​	​​☐​	​​☐​	​​☐​
  Handling / Fingering	​​☐​	​​☒​	​​☐​	​​☐​
  Sit	​​☐​	​​☒​	​​☐​	​​☐​
  Stand	​​☐​	​​☐​	​​☐​	​​☒​
  Walk	​​☐​	​​☐​	​​☐​	​​☒​
  Lift/Carry	10 lbs or less	11-20 lbs	21-50 lbs	51-100 lbs
  Reach Above Shoulder	​​☐​	​​☐​	​​☒​	​​☐​
  Reach Outward	​​☐​	​​☐​	​​☒​	​​☐​
  Squat or Kneel	​​☐​	​​☐​	​​☒​	​​☐​
  Push/Pull	10 lbs or less	11-20 lbs	21-50 lbs	51-100 lbs
  	​​☐​	​​☐​	​​☒​	​​☐​

   

   

  WORK ENVIRONMENT  

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.  

   

  Reasonable Accommodations Statement  

  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.