Inventory Assistant

Inventory Assistant

Location: Northlake

Job area: Terminal/Warehouse/Transport

Position Summary: The Inventory Control Associate is responsible for operating MHEs for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking, and counting. Computer data entry is required for receipts, shipments, and inventory maintenance. The Inventory Associate is responsible for assisting the supervisor/manager in ensuring the facility is in compliance with quality standards. 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:

• Maintain accurate warehouse inventory
• Direct customer interface to answer questions and resolve issues
• Return material coming from customer to factory
• Transfer material to the appropriate area
• Relocate material to keep and maintain inventory range and locations
• Safe use of all equipment
• 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 conduct daily/monthly "in-house" cycle count when required, support shipping/receiving in locating missing items throughout facility
• Perform safety audits per operation requirements
• Report and correct any unsafe operations
• 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 action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformities relating to product, process, and quality system; to identify and record any problems relating to the product, process, and quality system; to initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through designated channels; to verify the implementation of solutions
• Review/investigate issues with inbound and/or outbound functions including unloading, checking, orderly stacking, storing, order pulling, staging, labeling, and loading
• Ship material to the factory upon client requests inventory
• Notify management when procedures require updates
• Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area
• Perform housekeeping audits per operation requirements

Other Duties (Site Specific): Assist leadership as needed. Able to work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends, as required by the operation. Participate in established cross training matrix activities with the opportunity to improve their knowledge in multiple departments and be able to assist as a backup associate when the need may rise. 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 MHE
• 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:

• 1-3 years' experience working in an inventory department
• 1-3 years forklift experience
• Current or prior MHE certification

For this position, the expected base pay range is –. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

Information regarding DSV's benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase. Benefits, programs, and eligibility may vary by location and division in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

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. If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with DSV, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io.