Dock Team Lead

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure safe operation of forklifts
• Confirms that shipments are prepared and are within policies of all operational policy guidelines.
• Performs daily dock scorecards
• Organizes and direct dock activity, order staging, pallet processing and order shipments.
• Packs and processes orders: Both LTL and Parcel.
• Loads trailers as needed to ensure all orders ship accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Prepare documents for shipments as needed: BOL’s/Exports/Packing List/ Box Details.
• Ensure facility maintenance through housekeeping, keeping product and facility secure, and maintaining the assets of the facility.

Experience, Skills & Education:

• Leadership and an understanding of management principles.
• Understanding of shipping processes.
• Understanding of general work practices in warehousing and distribution.
• Understanding of basic efficiency measures.
• Ability to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of coaching and counseling of staff.
• Knowledge of K&N Business Management System (BMS) is preferred.
• Forklift Certification.

Additional Qualities Necessary:

• Ability to project a professional image and set a positive tone.
• Must be willing to seek ongoing training and improvement and support same by staff.
• Must be organized and able to manage multiple tasks via effective prioritization.
• Ensure that safety and conduct guidelines are followed.