Shipping Dock Lead

Shipping Dock Lead

The Shipping Dock Lead plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth and accurate flow of materials from our manufacturing shops to job sites. In this fast-paced position, you'll oversee outgoing shipments, coordinate with transportation teams, and maintain a clean, organized, and efficient dock and yard space. From tagging and staging materials to leading load-outs and verifying documentation, your attention to detail and leadership keep our projects moving.

You'll also supervise dock personnel, assist in onboarding and training new team members, and help drive continuous improvement in shipping processes. Your ability to lead with accountability and uphold safety standards makes you a key player in both productivity and performance. Shipping Dock Leads are respected for their organization, reliability, and ability to keep materials moving accurately and efficiently. Their work directly impacts field readiness and jobsite success, making them essential to the heartbeat of our operations.

Position Summary

Oversee all outgoing shipments of materials from the manufacturing shops to the job sites. Prepare all required documentation and records in a timely and organized manner. Control and organize the shipping dock and shipping yard locations.

Role Responsibilities

• Work with the transportation coordinator to follow the shipping schedule and takes action to make efficiency gains whenever possible
• Maintain product flow on the shipping dock
• Tag all materials with required information to properly identify material and destination.
• Place materials in proper area according to shipping schedule and available space.
• Inspect and maintain shipping areas for cleanliness, etc. and resolve any discrepancies.
• Ensure all documentation is complete and accurate.
• Locate and prepare materials for outbound shipment and notify jobsite when shipment is ready.
• Coordinate and perform shipment loading and complete required paperwork.
• Oversee training new material handling personnel and provide assistance if needed.
• Control and organize the shipping area in the yard.
• Keep yard free of pallets, damages and trash at all times.
• Photograph damages and document overages and / or shortages in material shipmen discrepancy form.
• Supervise dock personnel and provide input to Manager regarding staffing decisions
• Interview potential new hire candidates and provide input to Manager

Qualifications

Minimum Physical Requirements and Accountability

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.