Dock Coordinator

1601 Brummel Ave, Elk Grove Village IL

Description

1. Position Purpose • To ensure traffic movement through the DG dock safely and efficiently. 2. Essential Functions & Principle Accountabilities • Ensure that shipments are released to the correct destinations • On hand new shipments to the dock • Ensure driver’s are not held at the dock for more than 30 minutes • Provide proper documentation for all outgoing shipments • Prevent accidents on the dock • Assist with DGG fork lift and vehicle maintenance • Assist with general functions, as assigned, in the DGG warehouse 3. Additional Responsibilities • Take responsibility for the safety of self and others at all times • Take responsibility to eliminate accidents, injuries & hazards at all times • Observe & act in accordance with all applicable laws & regulations & company policies • Other duties/projects as assigned • Be willing to help where needed in the warehouse and office to expedite shipments • Participate in & give input to dock processes 4. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities • Excellent verbal communications • Good written communications • Excellent command of the English language (written and spoken) • Good problem solving skills • Strong math skills • Excellent ability to work with limited supervision • Good organizational skills • Excellent ability to work cooperatively • Ability to think critically • Excellent ability to act logically • Strong listening skills • Strong judgment skills • Ability to read, interpret and analyze documents • Good people skills • Customer service skills 5. Education/Training/Experience • High School Diploma or equivalent experience • DG transportation knowledge a plus • Forklift certified 6. Technology • Basic PC skills 7. Personality Characteristics • Dependability • Enthusiasm • Attention to detail • Courteousness • Pride in work • Professionalism • Integrity • Flexibility • Willingness to demonstrate positive behaviors • Responsibility • Adaptability 8. Physical Demands The physical movements or activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Sitting • Lift and/or moving materials up to 75 lbs • Pushing, pulling and/or carrying up to 75 lbs • Visual acuity • Reaching with hands and arms • Talking • Hearing • Use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls • Repetitive motions • Bending • Crouching • Stretching • Kneeling • Standing • Climbing • Walking 9. Primary Environment • Outdoor work environment • Indoor work environment • Proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals • Protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes as environment is heated but not air conditioned. • Temperature variations in Dock area are greater due to opening and closing of bay doors • Temperature & humidity are monitored during summer months as it can become stuffy. • Lighting & equipment as found in a typical warehouse environment About Our Company Basic Crating & Packaging provides complete engineering and design capabilities to the fullest degree. Our packaging engineers have over 30 years of experience in the logistics field. We specialize in rigging & dismantling, transportation, crating, packing & consolidation, container loading, transportation, and export coordination. We pride ourselves to assist in these operations because of the challenges to overcome and communicate on what is best for the customer and what works best to get the job done!