Cross Dock Lead

GREEN CIRCLE GROWERS INC•Oberlin, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cross Dock Lead is responsible for overseeing daily dock operations to ensure the timely, accurate, and safe handling of all incoming and outgoing shipments. In this position, you will manage a crew and provide effective guidance. The Cross Dock Lead serves as the primary point of contact between dock staff, warehouse management, and transportation personnel. They are accountable for maintaining efficient workflows, promoting collaboration, resolving operational issues, and supporting productivity goals. The Cross Dock Lead shift will be Thursday through Monday.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or relevant experience required
2-3+ years of warehouse, cross-dock, logistics, or freight handling experience required
1-2+ years of supervisory experience preferred
Basic computer literacy or ability to learn scanning and warehouse systems
Experience operating a tow motor and other material handling equipment
Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change
Strong communication and teamwork skills, including the ability to read and speak English
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, or holidays as required by business volume
Must be 18 years old and able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen

Nice To Haves

CDL license or tug/forklift certification may be required

Responsibilities

Responsible for workflow, record keeping, and resources for assigned area
Lead and coordinate the work of an assigned team of shipping and receiving team members
Provide effective guidance on how work orders, shipping manifest, purchase orders, and other documented tasks should be read and fulfilled
Train, coach and motivate employees to improve performance and provide feedback to management on employee performance and progress
Oversee daily shipping activities including order picking, packing, staging, and loading
Unload and load trucks manually or using material handling equipment
Receive hard goods and live goods into the business system against purchase orders, and verify that quantities and quality of inbound products
Facilitate proper sorting, labeling, scanning, handling, and storage of all inbound shipments
Report any discrepancies on inbound shipments against purchase orders and support corrective action
Operate material handling equipment (pallet jacks, forklifts, tow motors, etc.) safely and in compliance with company procedures
Load outbound trucks and trailers in the correct sequence to support efficient delivery, ensuring on time and in full (OTIF) goals are met
Collaborate with drivers, dispatch, operations teams, and warehouse team members to ensure accurate and timely movement of freight
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area that meets OSHA and company safety standards
All other duties as assigned