Dock Specialist

Literati•Elgin, IL

10d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

At Literati, we believe in the power of terrific books. We are on a mission to ignite a love of learning and a love of life by curating transformative literary experiences for every reader: anyone who dreams, anyone who wonders, of any age. There are some stories no child should live without, and no adult should ever forget. Literati is the fastest-growing company in Arts + Literature in the United States and the fifth fastest growing company in Texas. After launching an innovative try-before-you-buy print book club for kids in 2017, the company expanded in 2020 into hosting print and digital book clubs for the world's top authors, celebrities, and brands. New for 2022, Literati has expanded into children’s book fairs. Lovingly referred to as Austin's "fiction factory," the company curates and fulfills over a million books each quarter. As a Dock Specialist you will report to the Fulfillment Center Manager focused on ensuring we utilize our dock space fully and ship and receive product accurately. You will play a crucial role in inventory accuracy, quality control, and dock management. The Dock Specialist responsibilities primarily include but are not limited to: driver check-in, loading and unloading bookfair shipments, managing BOLs and quality documentation for truckloads, updating systems as shipments occur, unloading and receiving of new inventory, general dock flow and organization. The impact areas for the Dock Specialist are revenue growth, Fulfillment Center execution, and quality control. The rewards of the position are high visibility and positive impact on literacy world-wide. Growth opportunities exist as we are a startup and anticipate robust growth in business year over year.

Requirements

Equipment Operation (minimum sit-down required)
Safety
High Quality Standards
Strong Math Skills
Highly Organized
Detail Oriented
Tech Savvy
Interpreting & Executing Plan
Communication & Cooperation
Committed to Excellence
High School Graduate / GED
Lift Equipment (Sit Down/Standard) Experience
Strong Communication
Attention to Detail
Task Oriented
Ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time
Ability to lift up to 50lbs
Requires frequent bending, lifting and moving

Responsibilities

Driver check-in
Loading and unloading bookfair shipments
Managing BOLs and quality documentation for truckloads
Updating systems as shipments occur
Unloading and receiving of new inventory
General dock flow and organization
Load and unload cargo safely by hand or using forklifts, hand trucks, or pallet jacks when appropriate.
Stack, secure, and wrap freight to prevent damage during transit.
Verify shipping manifests, bills of lading, and delivery receipts.
Accurately input data into warehouse inventory systems.
Inspect arriving and departing shipments for damage, missing items, or discrepancies, and report them to supervisors.
Communicate frequently with supervisors, collaborate with other team members, and assist in other areas as needed.