Dock clerk job description
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Example dock clerk requirements on a job description
Dock clerk requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in dock clerk job postings.
Sample dock clerk requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience operating warehouse equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks
- Ability to lift heavy objects, up to 50 pounds
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Basic computer skills and proficiency in using warehouse management systems
Sample required dock clerk soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with team members and customers
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
- Strong organizational and time-management skills to prioritize tasks and meet productivity goals
- Flexibility and adaptability to work in different shifts and schedules
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow in the role
Dock clerk job description example 1
Americold dock clerk job description
Americold provides temperature-controlled warehousing and transportation to food producers, restaurants, schools and retail outlets such as grocery stores. We're proud to provide an essential link in the food industry supply chain and to help put food on tables around the world.
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Americold owns and operates temperature-controlled warehouses around the world. We have over 16,000 associates and offer a wide variety of career opportunities - from warehouse forklift operators and supervisors to accounting, administration, business development, customer support, engineering, transportation, and technology solutions positions.
Responsibilities Primary Responsibility:
Ensure that all shipping and receiving documents and functions are completed accurately and on time. Communicates with customers, warehouse, and supervisors to coordinate outbound and inbound freight schedules.
Essential Functions:
• Work with Manager to set daily operations standards for the Dock Office.
• Lead dock team in training and maintaining office procedures.
• Ensure essential personnel coverage maintained at all times.
• Review orders and records to ensure accuracy and account for all loads.
• Assist in tracking any missing or delayed shipments.
• Authorize product for shipment and receipt.
• Inform supervisor of any issues with drivers or loads and assist in resolution of any issues.
• Work with Customer Service Reps to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Keep computer records accurate and up to date. Run daily inventory reports.
• Maintain security procedures at dock.
• Promote a safe and positive work environment through personal actions.
• Identify any safety concerns, as well as cost saving opportunities.
• Other duties as requested.
Qualifications Qualifications & Experience:
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus three years' office experience or equivalent training and experience.
• Warehouse or transportation experience a plus.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to work in detail driven, high paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule a must.
• Experience with AS/400 and Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Familiar with Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Radio Frequency (RF).
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the essential functions of this job, the associate is frequently required to sit; hear or talk: use close vision; use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects; and type and manipulate controls. Associate is occasionally required to use distance vision, stand, kneel or crouch and lift up to 25 lbs. and work in sub-freezing temperatures.
Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Americold owns and operates temperature-controlled warehouses around the world. We have over 16,000 associates and offer a wide variety of career opportunities - from warehouse forklift operators and supervisors to accounting, administration, business development, customer support, engineering, transportation, and technology solutions positions.
Responsibilities Primary Responsibility:
Ensure that all shipping and receiving documents and functions are completed accurately and on time. Communicates with customers, warehouse, and supervisors to coordinate outbound and inbound freight schedules.
Essential Functions:
• Work with Manager to set daily operations standards for the Dock Office.
• Lead dock team in training and maintaining office procedures.
• Ensure essential personnel coverage maintained at all times.
• Review orders and records to ensure accuracy and account for all loads.
• Assist in tracking any missing or delayed shipments.
• Authorize product for shipment and receipt.
• Inform supervisor of any issues with drivers or loads and assist in resolution of any issues.
• Work with Customer Service Reps to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Keep computer records accurate and up to date. Run daily inventory reports.
• Maintain security procedures at dock.
• Promote a safe and positive work environment through personal actions.
• Identify any safety concerns, as well as cost saving opportunities.
• Other duties as requested.
Qualifications Qualifications & Experience:
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus three years' office experience or equivalent training and experience.
• Warehouse or transportation experience a plus.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to work in detail driven, high paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule a must.
• Experience with AS/400 and Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Familiar with Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Radio Frequency (RF).
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the essential functions of this job, the associate is frequently required to sit; hear or talk: use close vision; use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects; and type and manipulate controls. Associate is occasionally required to use distance vision, stand, kneel or crouch and lift up to 25 lbs. and work in sub-freezing temperatures.
Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.
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Dock clerk job description example 2
Dairy Farmers of America dock clerk job description
Case Dock LaborerOrlando, Florida
T.G. Lee Dairy has an immediate job opening for adaptable general laborers to perform all-purpose duties, which may include unloading materials and ingredients for plant or warehouse use, transferring and storing raw and finished products and operating onsite equipment and machinery in a safe manner. General laborers will be required to follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and communicate effectively with all departments.
T.G. Lee Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners.
By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!
It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!
OUR GENERAL LABORER FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO:
* $16.00 per hour
SCHEDULE:
* 8 PM to 4:30 AM. Days off are Sunday and Tuesday.
BENEFITS:
* 401(k) with company contribution*
* Competitive pay
* Paid vacation and holidays*
* Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
* Comprehensive healthcare benefits
* Service recognition and employee rewards*
* Employee referral program
* Tuition reimbursement*
* Uniforms provided
* Work for dairy farm families
* varies by company and governing CBAs
* High school diploma or GED required
* Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimal
* Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
* Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and assist others when lifting is required
* Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
* Must be able to legibly write entries for record keeping
* Effective verbal and written communication skills
* Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime as required, occasional weekends and holidays
DFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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EEO Statement
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T.G. Lee Dairy has an immediate job opening for adaptable general laborers to perform all-purpose duties, which may include unloading materials and ingredients for plant or warehouse use, transferring and storing raw and finished products and operating onsite equipment and machinery in a safe manner. General laborers will be required to follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and communicate effectively with all departments.
T.G. Lee Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners.
By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!
It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!
OUR GENERAL LABORER FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO:
* $16.00 per hour
SCHEDULE:
* 8 PM to 4:30 AM. Days off are Sunday and Tuesday.
BENEFITS:
* 401(k) with company contribution*
* Competitive pay
* Paid vacation and holidays*
* Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
* Comprehensive healthcare benefits
* Service recognition and employee rewards*
* Employee referral program
* Tuition reimbursement*
* Uniforms provided
* Work for dairy farm families
* varies by company and governing CBAs
* High school diploma or GED required
* Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimal
* Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
* Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and assist others when lifting is required
* Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
* Must be able to legibly write entries for record keeping
* Effective verbal and written communication skills
* Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime as required, occasional weekends and holidays
DFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
EEO is The Law - click here for more information
EEO Statement
California applicants, click here for information regarding the data collection notice for California Consumer Privacy Act.
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Dock clerk job description example 3
Dohrn Transfer dock clerk job description
2nd Shift
Dohrn Transfer is a leading Midwest LTL Carrier providing less-than-truckload, truckload, and value-added services throughout our 10-state service area. Join our team and become a part of our new growth and bright future! We offer competitive salary and a great benefit package in an exciting, rewarding industry.
Dohrn is currently seeking a W & I Inspector at our Rock Falls, IL terminal.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Inspection of LTL freight shipments for proper National Motor Freight Classification descriptions; This includes, but is not limited to, measuring cubes, densities, and determining proper NMFC descriptions
Communicate efficiently with coworkers, supervisors, and other departments to ensure a successful operation
Work in a safe and professional manner so as to reduce personal risks and risk to fellow employees
Comply with federal, state, and company regulations
Process all paperwork daily associated with the execution of the job
Work in a positive, supportive, and cooperative way at all times
Perform other duties as needed
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A minimum age of 18
Valid Driver License
High School completion or equivalent
Must be willing to work 3rd Shift as required.
Basic knowledge of National Motor Freight Classification descriptions
Must be self-motivated and able to self-manage
Ability to use Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Outlook, etc)
Must possess good math and typing skills
Prior W&I experience preferred but not necessary
Excellent attendance
WORKING CONDITION/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Lifting various types of materials will be required: cartons, bags, cylinders, boxes, crates, drums, pipe, bars, rugs, etc
Common material handling tools will be used: forklifts, carts, dollies, banding machines, shrink wrap tubes, pallet jacks, and tow motors
Standing, walking, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, carrying, bending at the waist, reaching, and lifting both above and below waist level will be required
Must be physically capable of operating a forklift, pallet jack, load lock and two-wheel handcart
Will be required to lift up, set down, slide or move weight unassisted that could exceed 80 pounds
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on a frequent basis and 100+ lbs. on an infrequent basis
Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time
Must have the ability to safely enter and exit trailers, vans, flatbeds, forklifts and tractors
Must have the ability to work around and operate motorized equipment
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job as specified in the job description
May be exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures and dusty conditions in the dock environment; must be able to perform essential functions in these conditions
Dohrn Transfer is a leading Midwest LTL Carrier providing less-than-truckload, truckload, and value-added services throughout our 10-state service area. Join our team and become a part of our new growth and bright future! We offer competitive salary and a great benefit package in an exciting, rewarding industry.
Dohrn is currently seeking a W & I Inspector at our Rock Falls, IL terminal.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Inspection of LTL freight shipments for proper National Motor Freight Classification descriptions; This includes, but is not limited to, measuring cubes, densities, and determining proper NMFC descriptions
Communicate efficiently with coworkers, supervisors, and other departments to ensure a successful operation
Work in a safe and professional manner so as to reduce personal risks and risk to fellow employees
Comply with federal, state, and company regulations
Process all paperwork daily associated with the execution of the job
Work in a positive, supportive, and cooperative way at all times
Perform other duties as needed
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A minimum age of 18
Valid Driver License
High School completion or equivalent
Must be willing to work 3rd Shift as required.
Basic knowledge of National Motor Freight Classification descriptions
Must be self-motivated and able to self-manage
Ability to use Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Outlook, etc)
Must possess good math and typing skills
Prior W&I experience preferred but not necessary
Excellent attendance
WORKING CONDITION/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Lifting various types of materials will be required: cartons, bags, cylinders, boxes, crates, drums, pipe, bars, rugs, etc
Common material handling tools will be used: forklifts, carts, dollies, banding machines, shrink wrap tubes, pallet jacks, and tow motors
Standing, walking, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, carrying, bending at the waist, reaching, and lifting both above and below waist level will be required
Must be physically capable of operating a forklift, pallet jack, load lock and two-wheel handcart
Will be required to lift up, set down, slide or move weight unassisted that could exceed 80 pounds
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on a frequent basis and 100+ lbs. on an infrequent basis
Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time
Must have the ability to safely enter and exit trailers, vans, flatbeds, forklifts and tractors
Must have the ability to work around and operate motorized equipment
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job as specified in the job description
May be exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures and dusty conditions in the dock environment; must be able to perform essential functions in these conditions
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024