Dock Person - Deerfield Beach
About The Position
This role is responsible for operating Powered Industrial Trucks to accurately load and secure pallets of outbound product for safe transportation. Key duties include ensuring all pallets and totes are accurately accounted for on the correct trailer per load sheets, loading special orders and credits/outs, and merging them with the correct load. The Dock Person will also supply pallets or shipping platforms for selectors, communicate incoming and outgoing pallet trailers to the dock coordinator and manager, and move shipping containers to selecting areas and replenish them throughout the shift. Additionally, this role involves monitoring and recording trailer temperatures according to cold chain Standard Operating Procedures and operating a baler (Return Center only) and pallet sorter. The responsibilities listed are not intended to be all-inclusive, and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old
- Ability to work nights
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, and extended periods of time
- Obtain and maintain certification in pallet truck and forklift operations (on or before his or her start date in the position)
- Successfully complete a work attitude survey
- Ability to use powered industrial equipment that require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Ability to lift a minimum of 67 pounds (85 pounds in Boxed Meat/Dairy Warehouse)
- Ability to stack product of varying weights
- Ability to bend, stoop, and twist
- Ability to sit, stand and do repetitive work for long periods of time
- Ability to read, write, identify, and verify numbers
- Ability to work under strict time requirements
- Ability to interpret, understand, and follow instruction
Responsibilities
- Operating Powered Industrial Trucks accurately loading and securing pallets of outbound product for safe transportation
- Ensuring all pallets and totes are accurately accounted for on the correct trailer per the load sheets for delivery to retail
- Loading special orders and credits/outs and merging with the correct load
- Supplying pallets or shipping platforms for selectors use on the dock
- Communicating incoming and outgoing pallet trailers to dock coordinator and manager to ensure supply is sufficient for shipping needs
- Moving shipping containers i.e., totes, produce baskets, etc. to selecting areas and replenishing throughout the shift
- Monitoring and recording trailer temperatures as outlined in cold chain Standard Operation Procedures to ensure product temperature is not compromised
- Operating baler (Return Center only)
- Operating pallet sorter sorting bulk mail and dropping at correct lanes for shipping
- Cleaning debris from work/loading area
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
