Dock Lead - Second Shift

02-Macon-Machine
Macon EM
1025 Frank Amerson Parkway
Macon, GA 31216, USA

From Georgia. For Georgia.Since 1914 Yancey Bros. Co. has proudly served as the authorized Caterpillar equipment dealer for Georgia, providing our customers with the highest quality sales, parts and service. From Caterpillar heavy and compact construction equipment to on-highway trucks, we remain committed to learning more about our customers, offering equipment and support to keep up with their changing needs. This all starts with our greatest asset…our employees.

The Dock Lead is responsible for overseeing all daily dock operations in the Macon facility, ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely handling of inbound and outbound freight. This position manages the sorting, scanning, consolidation, loading, and unloading of freight while coordinating contracted drivers and communicating effectively with warehouse staff and management.

Freight Handling and Dock Operations

• Receive and oversee nightly branch transfer freight arriving on approximately seven trailers.
• Direct and perform the sorting of freight as it is unloaded to ensure timely processing and proper routing.
• Unload the daily CAT stock trailer, typically arriving between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
• Sort CAT freight and consolidate freight to maximize dock and trailer space utilization.
• Safely load trailers while ensuring proper weight distribution, freight security, and on-time departures.
• Strap, secure, and prepare pallets and freight as required to prevent damage during transportation.
• Assist with loading and unloading flatbed trailers when Yard Coordinators are unavailable or workload demands additional support.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe dock environment.
• Available to work 2pm - 11pm Monday - Friday.
• Be available to work overtime on short notice, provide after hours support when required, and have some flexibility in start and finish time.
• Team Leadership and Coordination
  • Lead and coordinate contracted drivers and temporary personnel assisting with freight sorting, scanning, loading, and unloading activities.
  • Monitor workflow to ensure freight is processed accurately and efficiently.
  • Provide direction and support to team members while maintaining productivity and safety standards.
  • Promote adherence to company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Communication and Reporting
  • Work closely with local warehouse personnel, drivers, and management to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Communicate operational issues, freight discrepancies, delays, damages, and other unique situations to management promptly.
  • Complete daily operational reports and distribute them via email.
• Safety and Compliance
  • Follow all company safety policies and procedures and enforce as needed.
  • Ensure freight is handled, loaded, and secured in a safe manner.
  • Identify and address potential safety hazards on the dock and in loading areas.

• Participate in required safety program, and work in a safe manner.
• Additional duties as assigned by manager.

To be successful in this position you should be organized, show an attention for detail and a sense of urgency. You should have basic computer skills, be safety conscious, and have the willingness to learn. The ability to multitask, problem solve, and be self-driven are essential to this position as well.

• High school or equivalent

• Able to obtain forklift certification.
• Willingness to work in hot/cold weather conditions.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including excel, email and report preparation.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle freight safely throughout the shift.

• Experience in warehouse, dock, freight, or transportation operations.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and moving freight.

Ability to work in warehouse and outdoor environments in varying…