Dock Lead: Freight Team Supervisor & Safety Champion

ADP; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanter Delivery Systems in Aurora, CO seeks a Dock Lead to guide dock team members, oversee loading and unloading to ensure on-time, accurate deliveries. This full-time role requires leadership, strong communication, and a focus on safety.

The position involves training freight handlers, documenting interactions, operating forklift, and maintaining safety protocols. Travel up to 5% and a fast-paced warehouse environment are expected.

Qualifications

• Superior verbal and written communication skills at all levels.
• Strong leadership and customer service abilities.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to take initiative and solve problems with critical thinking.
• Analytical and technical capacity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support dock team members during shifts to ensure proper loading and unloading.
• Coach team, document interactions, and reinforce positive performance.
• Train and develop freight handlers; provide tools for success.
• Ensure safe and efficient loading/unloading; address unsafe practices.
• Input freight data into computer systems and match manifest numbers.
• Operate forklift to sort freight and match to areas.
• Safeguard cross-dock operations and maintain safety protocols.
• Resolve conflicts with team members and customers; notify supervisor.
• Protect assets and confidential information per policy.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lanter Delivery Systems in Aurora, CO seeks a Dock Lead to guide dock team members, oversee loading and unloading to ensure on-time, accurate deliveries. This full-time role requires leadership, strong communication, and a focus on safety.

The position involves training freight handlers, documenting interactions, operating forklift, and maintaining safety protocols. Travel up to 5% and a fast-paced warehouse environment are expected.