Dock Lead - 2nd Shift (2:30 PM - 11:00 PM)

Job Summary: Provides guidance to all loading dock operatives that are involved with loading and unloading of product via trailers or trucks. Assists in maintaining the accuracy and productivity of vehicle loading and unloading, processing of pallets, producing reports, and paperwork.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Indirectly supervises 10-30 employees within the Depot.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws in Supervisor’s absence.
• Ensure accuracy of item description and counts for all incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Key holder, occasionally responsible for opening or closing the facility on a rotating schedule.
• Ensure accuracy of all quantities for all incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Ensure accuracy when filling out Bill of Lading.
• Ensure allocation sheets are current and accurate.
• Unload, Verify, Record, and Label all incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Communications with Office Clerk on dock activity, availability of dock doors and ready pallets.
• Maintains loading dock cleanliness.
• Assists in ensuring all receiving, inspection, and put away processes are performed correctly and completed daily.
• Provides ongoing coaching and training to all workers to ensure processes are performed correctly and on time.
• Promotes a clean, sanitary, and safe working environment always.
• Ensures safety measures are always adhered to.
• Assists in maintaining an accurate inventory.
• As part of the leadership team, shares responsibility for building security, and safeguarding of assets.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Job Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Excel and Word
• 2 or more years of warehouse and logistics experience preferred

Job Competencies:

• Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed indoors in a manufacturing setting with regular exposure to cold, heat, noise, and moving machines and equipment. Must be able to lift to 50 lbs, push and pull up to 12 lbs, lift, stand and carry consistently, have proper hearing, vision and speech capabilities. Can wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Hearing protection, safety glasses, goggles, or shields).