Dock Operations Specialist (Contract)

Lila Sciences; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lila Sciences is seeking a Loading Dock Associate (Contract) to support day-to-day dock operations at our AP5 campus in Alewife. This hands-on role focuses on receiving inbound shipments, inspecting and routing deliveries, and keeping the dock clean and organized.

The position is 40 hours per week, onsite, reporting to Facilities Management and working with Lab Operations and EH&S. Ideal for someone who values operational details, communicates clearly, and thrives in a fast-moving science

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in shipping, receiving, or warehouse operations.
• Ability to safely operate a pallet jack.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and perform sustained physical activity on the dock.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Clear communicator, able to relay delivery updates to onsite teams.
• Working knowledge of safe material handling and dock equipment.
• Onsite work at Alewife AP5, 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Receive and log inbound deliveries at the AP5 dock.
• Inspect shipments for damage and verify quantities against packing slips.
• Route shipments to lab teams, offices, and storage areas as directed.
• Notify lab and operations teams when deliveries arrive.
• Keep packing slips and invoices organized and submit for record-keeping.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe dock area in line with EH&S standards.
• Assist with scheduled or oversized deliveries alongside Facilities staff.
• Track and report metrics on inbound package volume for Facilities and Lab Ops.
• Escalate discrepancies and delivery issues to the dock manager or Facilities lead.

Skills

Clear communicator

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Pallet jack operation

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Lila Sciences is seeking a Loading Dock Associate (Contract) to support day-to-day dock operations at our AP5 campus in Alewife. This hands-on role focuses on receiving inbound shipments, inspecting and routing deliveries, and keeping the dock clean and organized.

The position is 40 hours per week, onsite, reporting to Facilities Management and working with Lab Operations and EH&S. Ideal for someone who values operational details, communicates clearly, and thrives in a fast-moving science