Dock Worker Lead

Job Summary

Company Overview:  

NRS is a leading provider of transportation & supply chain solutions. As a family-owned and operated company, NRS has delivered smart logistics solutions to numerous Fortune 500 companies spanning over 70 years. Whether it’s NRT, Keystone, Keystone Fresh, or Keystone Capacity, 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. 

Job Description

Dock Workers are critical to the efficient operation of the warehouse, handling the responsibilities of loading, unloading, sorting, and transferring goods within the facility. This role involves both manual labor and the use of equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks to ensure that all cargo is handled efficiently, safely, and within compliance with company standards.

Duties and responsibilities:

• 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 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.

Requirements

• Previous dock/warehouse and forklift experience in a freight/less-than-truckload environment preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and motivation.
• Basic math skills; able to use calculators.
• Effective communication skills; able to document and communicate with co-workers and supervisors.
• Physical ability to perform job duties (lifting, moving, carrying objects throughout the shift).
• Able to follow instructions and complete training.
• Works well independently and in a team.
• Able to perform essential job functions with/without accommodation.

Physical Demands:

• Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of hands, arms, and feet for fine motor coordination and operating equipment.
• Heavy Lifting: Regularly lift, carry, and maneuver items up to 50 lbs, and occasionally more than 75 lbs.
• Mobility: Continuous standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and squatting as necessary to perform job duties.
• Variable Work Hours: Flexibility to work various shifts depending on operational needs.
• Exposure to Weather: Work involves exposure to weather conditions, requiring the use of appropriate safety gear.