Transportation Terminal Dock Team Lead

Job Description

Leadperson in the loading and unloading of freight in a timely manner utilizing the appropriate motorized and manual equipment and by hand as needed. Maximizing workers efficiency through communications and training to help promote RMDS profitability

Responsibilities

• Available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends due to varying freight volumes.
• Efficiently sort, handle, load and unload palletized and non-palletized freight using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jack, forklift and by hand as needed.
• Utilize mobile hand held devices for tracking shipments.
• Safely climb in and out of trailers.
• Lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights (up to 50 lbs frequently and greater than 75 lbs occasionally).
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g. pallets, straps, rope).
• Safely walk and stand for extended periods of time on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery.
• Safely walk, reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel as necessary to perform the job duties.
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
• Ability to handle hazardous materials.
• Adhere to company safety policies.
• Frequent contact with service center personnel; fast-pace and deadline oriented.
• Safely work in adverse weather conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Prompt, daily attendance at assigned work location.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year dock/warehouse Lead experience in the transportation industry.
• Prior forklift experience in a freight / less than truckload environment preferred.
• Prior experience loading and unloading trailers preferred.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Highly motivated individual with attention to detail.
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills (documentation, communication with peers, supervisors, etc.)
• Ability to bend, twist, squat, pushing/pulling freight throughout shift.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete required training.
• Ability to work independently and/or as a team member.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
• Pass a company paid Post Offer Pre-Hire screen (physical essential functions) test.

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