Dock Lead, MI

Pero Family Farms; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance and 5

PTO

Job summary

Pero Family Farms is seeking a Dock Lead in Benton Harbor, MI to oversee shipping and receiving on the dock and guide forklift operators and loading teams. This full-time onsite role reports to the Shipping and Receiving Assistant Manager and requires availability for AM and PM shifts.

The Dock Lead will train staff, coordinate carrier dock door assignments, and ensure proper pallet loading, staging, and safety compliance with GMP/USDA/DOL standards in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or greater.
• 2+ years of Dock Experience preferred.
• Lift and Carry up to 25 pounds with frequency.
• Frequent standing; ability to move throughout the warehouse.
• Knowledge of operating warehouse equipment; forklift and computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Leading dock operations in receiving or outbound.
• Train new employees in receiving and/or outbound processes.
• Direct loading and unloading of palletized produce from tractors/trailers.
• Coordinate dock door assignments with Shipping Office staff.
• Prepare cartons for QC weight inspection and coordinate shipment prep.
• Lead team in pallet staging, wrapping, and transport
• Monitor PPE compliance and GMP/USDA/DOL standards.
• Assist forklift drivers and warehouse team as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety on the dock at shift end.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mobility

Spanish language

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or greater

Tools

Forklift operation

Computer systems

Job description

Description

Title: Dock Lead

Reports To: Warehouse Manager

Location: Benton Harbor, MI

Type: Full-Time | Onsite | Non-Exempt

*Seeking candidates who have availability for AM and PM shifts

COMPANY SUMMARY

Pero Family Farms is a market share leader with over a century of dedication, commitment, and integrity. Operating since 1908, Pero is the farm trusted by retailers and consumers alike. We are a fully integrated farming operation, with departments that specialize in organic farming, logistics, global supply chain management, national sales operations, food processing operations, and strategic marketing functions. Our operation includes over 35,000 acres spanning across the East Coast of the United States from Florida to New York, with distribution and production facilities in several different states. We pride ourselves in maintaining a strong family heritage and tradition that has been dedicated to quality, innovation, and excellent customer service that has been feeding America's families for over a century. Our family’s passion for farming remains unwavering, with a vision to continue the tradition for many generations to come, whilst maintaining the reverence and trust it has established with the American consumer. As we expand our offering to include an assortment of organic vegetable options; we have become one of the largest organic vegetable growers in the country and we are looking to grow our workforce family. Join us in continuing and strengthening our position as a market share leader dedicated and trusted by retailers and consumers alike.

JOB SUMMARY

The Dock Lead is primarily responsible for the effective shipping and receiving functions of the dock in regards to the forklift drivers, unloading, and loading both inbound and outbound trucks. The Dock Lead will report directly to the Shipping and Receiving Assistant Manager.

Requirements

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading dock operations - either in receiving or outbound
• Help train new employees in the process of receiving and/or outbound
• Lead team in handling of incoming freight
• Communicate with Shipping Office staff to coordinate dock door assignment of incoming carriers based on the Priority Load List and Load Planner.
• Prepare cartons on a scale for QC to inspect proper weight of products (I.E Bean Loads)
• Prepare shipment, including coordination of staging and wrapping pallets.
• Direct the loading and unloading of palletized produce from tractor trailers
• Lead team in rotating product based on instructions from the Quality Control and Quality Assurance Manager or the Inventory Control Manager
• Assist forklift drivers and stackers as necessary
• Operate forklifts and electric manual hand jacks (following proper training)
• Coordinate and assist with warehouse cleaning at the end of shift
• Monitor proper PPE (personal protective equipment) that is required to be worn
• Must follow GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), USDA, and DOL standards
• Must follow GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Occupational Safety Procedures, and all Floor Safety guidelines related to the position or being on the Warehouse Floor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or greater
• 2+ years of Dock Experience is preferred
• Lift and Carry weight ranging from 0 to 25 pounds with frequency
• Occasional bending, kneeling, crouching, and stooping
• Frequent Standing
• Knowledge of operating warehouse equipment
• Ability to be mobile throughout work areas
• Knowledge of the Spanish language is preferred
• Knowledge of Forklift and Computer Systems is preferred
• Basic mathematical and literacy skills.
• Good communication skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed in a warehouse and loading dock environment with frequent exposure to:
• Moving forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment
• Constant loading/unloading activity and vehicle traffic (tractor-trailers)
• Exposure to varying temperatures (hot, cold, humid), typical of produce and dock operations
• Moderate to high noise levels due to machinery and operations
• Requires adherence to:
• GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• USDA and DOL regulations
• Company safety policies and PPE requirements
• Fast-paced, physically active environment with productivity expectations and deadlines
• Frequent interaction and coordination with:
• Shipping office staff
• Forklift drivers and warehouse team members
• May require flexibility in schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, or overtime based on operational needs
• Regular responsibility for team leadership on the dock floor, including training and oversight

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently
• Frequent standing and walking throughout the shift
• Ability to be continuously mobile across warehouse and dock areas
• Occasional: Bending, Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment, including:, Forklifts
• Electric/manual pallet jacks (with training)
• Use of hands and arms for: Handling products, Staging and wrapping pallets
• Ability to visually assess loads and product quality (e.g., weights, pallet conditions)
• Capability to work safely in close proximity to heavy equipment and moving machinery

COMPANY BENEFITS/PERKS

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance and more
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

The company (Pero) reserves the right to alter, amend, expand or contract these duties and responsibilities as the company's needs evolve.