What are the responsibilities and job description for the SHIPPING/RECIEVING DOCK AGENT position at Three Way Logistics inc. / Javelin Logistics Co.?
Distribution dock worker with at least 1-year experience
Javelin Logistics Corporation, is a leading provider of forwarding, transportation, and distribution services, is currently seeking a full time morning dock worker.
Responsibilities include:
Receiving, loading, and unloading, inventory, computer literate, organizing and maintaining the department at a high level of efficiency.
Essential Duties
- Verifies and keeps record of incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment: Compares identifying information and counts, of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading and manifests.
- Verify accuracy of freight location on the floor.
- Affixes shipping labels or bills of lading on cartons and crates.
- Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
- Uses forklift, walkie rider, or pallet jack to load and offload trucks.
- Note and photograph exceptions when freight shows signs of damage
- Promptly report all problems to Supervision
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
- Anticipate potential safety issues and initiate action to solve or prevent problems.
Skills and Competencies
- Able to process trucks in a timely and accurate manner.
- Maintain and keep an organized environment.
- Lifting and unloading shipments up to 50 lbs.
- Able to follow direction without detailed explanations
- Basic Math and computer skills.
- Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently.
- A driven person with a positive attitude. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to work as a team member and independently.
- Able to stand on feet all day and perform repetitive motions (reaching, grasping, carrying, climbing, etc.).
- Manage time and resources to accomplish tasks.
- Proactive with a good attendance record and punctuality.
- Forklift certified