Dock Handler

Komline Sanderson•Peapack-Gladstone, NJ

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Dock Handler II is responsible for supporting daily shipping and receiving operations in the manufacturing environment. The Dock Handler II ensures the accurate, safe, and efficient movement of materials using powered industrial equipment, forklifts, and overhead cranes.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
3–6 years of experience in shipping/receiving, warehouse, or manufacturing environment
Manufacturing environment experience
Achieve forklift certification within 15 days of job start date
Ability to read and interpret shipping documents (BOLs, packing slips, etc.)
Strong understanding of warehouse safety practices and material handling procedures
Ability to work both independently and within a team
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a physically active environment

Nice To Haves

Overhead crane certification or experience
Experience with ERP or warehouse management systems
Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles
Experience handling large, heavy, or irregular industrial materials
Ability to read and interpret shipping documents (BOLs, packing slips, etc.)

Responsibilities

Load and unload inbound and outbound shipments using forklifts and/or overhead cranes
Verify incoming materials against purchase orders and packing slips, reporting discrepancies
Prepare outgoing shipments, packaging, labeling, and documentation
Safely transport materials between dock, warehouse, and production areas
Operate forklifts and overhead cranes in compliance with OSHA and company safety standards
Maintain accurate inventory transactions within ERP or warehouse management systems
Support cycle counts and inventory audits as needed
Ensure dock and warehouse areas are clean, organized, and audit-ready
Collaborate with production, procurement, and logistics teams to meet operational goals
Identify and participate in process improvement opportunities (lean, 5S, waste reduction)