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Job title:Dock Lead/Warehouse Lead
Location: Peabody,MA 01960
Shift: 1st
Job Description: Dock Lead/Warehouse Lead
Position Description
We are looking for an energetic, quick learner with good communication skills, who can meet strict deadlines. A dock lead is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a loading dock, which includes managing incoming and outgoing shipments, coordinating with truck drivers and warehouse personnel, monitoring the quality and quantity of goods received and shipped, and ensuring compliance with safety and security regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills. Candidates for this position should possess strong organizational and managerial skills, be highly attentive to detail, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be knowledgeable about safety practices and regulations related to loading dock operations.
Key Responsibilities
” Manage Team of Shippers, Receivers, warehouse/paint personnel, and material handlers stationed at the dock and in the centralized warehouse.
” Provide training and development for all staff members.
” Create and maintain standard operation procedures for all functions of the dock and warehouse.
” Develop a cross-training matrix to ensure sustainability and coverage planning.
” Data entry, sorting and maintaining accurate records of goods received and shipped, entering data into the operating system, and troubleshooting any problems that may arise during loading or unloading processes.
” Process documents such as purchase orders, shipping receipts, enter and process shipping and package information into FedEx, UPS, and computer systems.
” Conduct incoming inspection on designated purchased parts.
” Compile, sort, and verify accuracy of shipping documentation before entering data into operating system.
” Coordinate loading of domestic truck and international air logistics for deliveries to customers or internal stockroom locations.
” Complete receiving and shipping training and can perform transactions for both positions as required in peak times including fork truck operation.
” Will be responsible for ensuring that all equipment, including pallet jacks and forklifts are properly maintained and functioning correctly.
” Actively participate in continuous improvement (kaizen) events
” Support the daily 5S, cleaning and maintenance of the facility.
Qualifications
” High School diploma with 3-4 years experience in material handling/procurement or Associates Degree with at least 2 years experience
” Good understanding of shipping and regulations
” Fork truck and power pallet jack experience or certification
” Driver s license
” General computer skills to include working knowledge of MS Office applications.
” One to three years of relevant experience in a similar manufacturing environment.
” Ability to cohesively work in a team environment.
” Possess and exhibit a positive attitude and winning spirit.
Physical Demands / Environment
” Reaching with both hands and arms and standing for extended periods of time
” Frequent sitting, squatting, turning/twisting, reaching and use of hands to finger, handle, feel or operate tools or controls and computer keyboards.
” Frequent lifting, carrying, holding, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds, and 70 pounds on occasion
