The role of the Outbound Dock Lead is to support the Outbound Dock Supervisor in supporting the preparation of the Outbound Dock activities, driving the on-time shipping of specified customers. preparing primarily LTL an TL shipments for transit with customer expectations at the forefront. Loading and Unloading freight, setting pick up schedules with carriers, utilize customer TMS sites and submit routing requests. RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepare LTL and TL shipments for transit Support new 5.11 retai...
POSITION SUMMARY: The role of the Outbound Dock Lead is to support the Outbound Dock Supervisor in supporting the preparation of the Outbound Dock activities, driving the on-time shipping of specified customers. preparing primarily LTL an TL shipments for transit with customer expectations at the forefront. Loading and Unloading freight, setting pick up schedules with carriers, utilize customer TMS sites and submit routing requests.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare LTL and TL shipments for transit
- Support new 5.11 retail store load ins
- Monitor conveyor line feeding dock space to ensure that product is flowing smoothly
- Support the palletization process, to ensure accuracy of customer fulfillment
- Collaborate with other Leaders to support the team on and around the the dock and picking / packing areas
- Follows direction on how & what freight is to be palletized
- Support of maintaining shipping records
- Support palletizing goods and generating Bill of Lading documents for transportation
- Segregating truck shipments, shirk wrapping & palletizing shipments for a clean delivery
- Ensure shipments are shipped by the appropriate cut-off and or deadline dates
- Utilize customer routing sites to request and obtain shipping instructions
- Execute labeling requirements per customer requests
- Support pickup schedules with LTL & TL carriers
- Ensure all freight is signed for and proof of pick up is obtained
- Use pallet jack / carts to move orders to appropriate packing / shipping & staging locations location
- Notifying supervisor of process errors or team member deficiencies
- Tracing discrepancies to see where errors have occurred
- Assist in managing break & lunch schedules for team
- Assist in tracking attendance – late starts / early departures Train team members on processes in department
- Supports 5S and Process Improvement Initiatives
- Ensure best housekeeping practices are being obtained
- Ensure all working tools are in place and accounted for
- Report any unsafe conditions to leadership
Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Remains open to other’s ideas and tries new things; Shares expertise with others; Gives and welcomes feedback; Applies feedback to improve performance; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Asks for and offers help when needed.
- Works with integrity and ethically.
- Adheres to 5.11 Policies and Procedures; Upholds organizational values.
- Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
- Measures self against standard of excellence; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Reacts well under pressure; Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Treats people with respect and consideration.
- Meets productivity standards; Strives to increase productivity; Completes tasks correctly and on time; Uses time efficiently; Aligns work with strategic goals; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Displays orientation to profitability
- Observes safety and security procedures; Uses equipment and materials properly; Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
- Is consistently at work and on time.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience: 3-5 years’ experience in supervising within a high-volume Distribution Environment. Experience with WMS, RF and Conveyor Systems is desired.
Language Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are required. Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before employees of the organization. Speaks clearly in positive and negative situations. Listens and gets clarification. Listens to others without interrupting.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and monetary units. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving few concrete variables in standardized situations. Exceptional organizational skills required. Ability to recognize and resolve problems quickly using sound judgment and diplomacy.
Computer Skills: MS Office Applications – Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. Dynamics 365 and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) applications experience is preferred. Radio Frequency (RF) experience is desired
Other Skills: Prior experience with Forklift Operations is desired.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, stand up to 10 hrs/day on concrete flooring. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to view details up close (computer monitor), safely operate forklift equipment, and the ability to conduct inventory inspections both up close and from a distance within the warehouse.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Temperatures range from warm to cold dependent upon the time of year.
Congestion levels with personnel and equipment are moderate in the warehouse environment. Safety procedures must be always adhered to ensure a safe workplace.
OUR VALUES:
At 5.11 we embrace a high energy culture built upon our values of Service, Unity, Impact and Tenacity.
Service – At 5.11, we wear our passion for service on our sleeves: it is an honor to serve those who serve and people of all walks of life. With humility and great respect for our consumers and our roots, we take pride in our brand and engage with our communities. By championing the needs of our consumer we fulfill the mission of a lifetime.
Unity – We build together—as one, global 5.11 family. Our individual abilities and diverse perspectives strengthen outcomes. We collaborate, taking a holistic view and listening actively. By communicating with intention, care and clarity, we empower each other to reach new heights.
Impact – We have big ambitions and they start and end with our consumer. With them in mind, we innovate for impact—we think big, think creatively and challenge norms. We foster curiosity and iterate, relentlessly pursuing solutions. For ultimate impact, we drive to disrupt for good.
Tenacity – We are tenacious in our pursuits and accountable to each other. This builds trust and the confidence to rise to any challenge. We have the courage to take risks and, no matter the outcome, we flex and adapt, always having each other’s backs. We persist—determined to Always Be Ready.
Pay Range: $20 - $23 per hour
5.11 Tactical offers a best-in-class benefits program including: medical, dental and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including: Hospital Indemnity/Accident insurance; Flexible Spending Account/Health Saving Account; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off/Paid Holidays/Sick Time; Casual Dress Code; and Employee Discounts.
*If you are a regular full-time employee working at least 30 hours per week, you and your eligible dependents may participate in 5.11’s benefits program.*