Lead Dockworker

Job Description

Job Description

Job Purpose

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.

Essential Functions

• 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 venders, 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.

Secondary Functions

Qualifications