Dock Worker Lead

Company Overview:

NRS is a leading provider of transportation & logistics services, and a family-owned and operated company that has been providing smart logistics solutions for the world's leading retailers and manufacturers for 60+ years. Our innovative energy drives us towards new and valuable solutions for our clients, even as we continuously grow and strengthen our network. We are dedicated to creating a culture that empowers the individual and offers our associates the opportunity to apply their unique skill to the challenges facing our clients. In the office, the warehouse, or on the road, it is this commitment to our innovative spirit that unites us in common mission to push boundaries in the logistics industry.

Competitive Pay + Benefits!

Job Overview:

The Dock Worker Lead will guide the 2nd Shift and oversee the work of a team of Dock workers ensuring the team is accurately processing freight while performing his/her normal Dock Worker obligations. Teams vary in size from 10 to 20 team members according to operational needs. Additionally, the Lead Person serves as the warehouse supervisor’s eyes on the floor at all times, ensuring that the workspace is clean, orderly, and safe. They report any equipment malfunctions.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends due to varying freight volumes.
• Review and Inspect documents.
• Stage loading and unloading areas with appropriate equipment, materials and space.
• Efficiently sort, handle, load and unload palletized and non-palletized freight using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jack, forklift and by hand as needed.
• Safely climb in and out of trailers.
• Lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights (up to 50 lbs frequently and greater than 75 lbs occasionally).
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g. pallets, straps, rope).
• Safely walk and stand for extended periods of time on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery.
• Safely walk, reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel as necessary to perform the job duties.
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
• Ability to handle hazardous materials.
• Adhere to company safety policies.
• Safely work in adverse weather conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Prompt, daily attendance at assigned work location.

Qualifications:

• Prior dock/warehouse experience in the transportation industry is a plus.
• Prior forklift experience in a freight / less than truckload environment preferred.
• Prior experience loading and unloading trailers preferred.
• Prior handheld RF equipment experience.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Highly motivated individual with attention to detail.
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills (documentation, communication with peers, supervisors, etc.)
• Ability to bend, twist, squat, pushing/pulling freight throughout shift.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete required training.
• Ability to work independently and/or as a team member.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
• Dock environment; non-climate controlled, exhaust, fumes, dust, loud noise, heavy moving equipment

NRS, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply.

Join our team at NRS, Inc. and contribute to our mission of providing exceptional transportation and logistics services while optimizing HR operations. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and we are committed to providing our employees with a positive work environment and opportunities for growth and development. Apply now and be a part of our success story!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.25 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift

Experience:

• warehouse: 2 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person