Lead Dockworker

Lead Dockworker – D.W. Morgan Company

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$19.50/hr - $23.50/hr

The Lead Dockworker assists management in the coordination of the customers’ docks and the company’s employees. This position also assists dockworkers and drivers in daily dock activities.

• Perform all duties of Dockworker;
• Under the direction of management, coordinate assigned dock including coordinating employees, paperwork, and dock activities;
• Identify and communicate all issues and concerns with management (includes adherence to compliance standards, company policy, processes / SOPs, safety, and security protocols);
• Assist management in collaboration and information exchange with partners and clients;
• Prepare required paperwork for shipping/receiving client’s product to/from outside vendors, customers and other locations;
• Oversee operations e‑mail communications, perform data entry to record material transactions/shipment status updates, create HAWBs and dispatch ad hoc shipment requests;
• Participate in facility audits, perform safety and security inspections;
• Ensure all shipments are properly labeled, staged, and perform quality check prior to loading;
• Oversee loading and ensure all loads are properly secured for transit;
• Follow and enforce standard operating procedures for assigned shifts, which can include lifting, moving, and shrink‑wrapping loads as well as loading and unloading the truck;
• As part of the local safety team, actively participate in emergency response training, planning, preparation, and scheduled activities;
• Maintain security seal inventory, seal logs, and oversee loading process;
• Adhere to all company and customer policies, procedures, quality, safety, and security requirements, and reporting policies.

• May oversee local facility to include safety & security processes, inspections, reports, and communication of issues with management;
• Other duties as assigned.

• 5 years in the transportation and logistics industry as a commercial driver, dock worker, warehouse coordinator or similar position;
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a leadership position;
• Advanced knowledge of SOPs and shipping & receiving processes;
• In-depth understanding of administrative paperwork associated with the docks and shipping;
• Ability to understand & troubleshoot processes, Company Apps / systems, scanning, technology diagnoses & resolve tactical issues;
• Excellent communication / listening skills (both written and verbal);
  Spanish a plus;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office (Word & Excel), email, and smart‑phone applications;
• Proven ability to work well in teams and model company policy / processes;
• Track record of independent decision‑making ability;
• Demonstrated problem solving skills;
• Ability to identify customers’ needs, clarify information, research issues, and provide appropriate solutions seeking management guidance as appropriate;
• Must be able to lift at least 75 pounds; beyond 75 pounds with the proper equipment and/or assistance of others;
• Must have ability to stand, sit, bend, twist, kneel, lift, climb, and/or reach for extended periods of time;
• Must have ability to work in a fast‑paced operations environment;
• Must be able to use a pallet jack, palletize boxes, and shrink‑wrap pallets;
• Must be able to work in severe weather conditions: both heat and cold.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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