Loading Dock Specialist- Day Shift

Red Dot Buildings (Metal Building Systems); Athens (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Dot Buildings in Athens, TX is seeking a dependable Loading Dock Specialist to support loading and unloading steel building components. You will operate material-handling equipment, verify shipments and coordinate with drivers to keep deliveries on schedule.

This hands-on role requires safe, organized performance on the dock, clear communication with team members, and attention to detail to prevent damage or loss. Prior warehouse experience and forklift operation are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in loading, shipping, receiving, warehouse operations or similar environment.
• Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, yard mules or related equipment.
• Knowledge of warehouse safety procedures and material-handling practices.
• Strong attention to detail, especially when verifying and documenting shipments.
• Clear communication and the ability to work effectively with drivers and team members.
• Dependability and the ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience handling steel, building materials or oversized freight is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload steel building components safely and efficiently.
• Verify incoming and outgoing shipments for accuracy.
• Coordinate with drivers and logistics team to keep shipments moving on schedule.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, yard mules and other material-handling equipment.
• Inspect materials for damage, discrepancies or quality concerns and document findings.
• Handle and stage materials properly to prevent damage or loss.
• Track daily dock activity and maintain accurate records using tablets and RFID scanners.
• Use two-way radios and other communication tools to coordinate with team members.
• Complete routine equipment and loading-dock safety inspections.
• Report hazards, damaged materials and equipment concerns promptly.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.
• Assist with other daily loading-dock responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Dependability

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Yard mule operation

RFID scanner use

Job description

Description

Keep materials moving. Support safe, accurate shipments. Help deliver quality from the dock to the customer.

Job Type

Full-time

Red Dot Buildings is seeking a dependable, safety-focused Loading Dock Specialist to support the loading and unloading of steel building components. In this hands-on role, you will operate material-handling equipment, coordinate with drivers, inspect shipments and help ensure every load is accurate, secure and ready for delivery.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working around large materials and equipment, communicates well with others and takes pride in maintaining a safe, organized loading dock.

About Red Dot Buildings

For more than 60 years, Red Dot Buildings has designed and manufactured custom-engineered metal buildings. Based in Athens, Texas, Red Dot supports commercial, educational, athletic, government, worship and specialty projects through technical expertise, teamwork, attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

What You Will Do

• Load and unload steel building components safely and efficiently
• Verify incoming and outgoing shipments for accuracy
• Coordinate with drivers and the logistics team to keep shipments moving on schedule
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, yard mules and other material-handling equipment
• Inspect materials for damage, discrepancies or quality concerns and document findings
• Handle and stage materials properly to help prevent damage or loss
• Track daily dock activity and maintain accurate records using tablets and RFID scanners
• Use two-way radios and other communication tools to coordinate with team members
• Complete routine equipment and loading-dock safety inspections
• Report hazards, damaged materials and equipment concerns promptly
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area
• Assist with other daily loading-dock responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in loading, shipping, receiving, warehouse operations or a similar environment preferred
• Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, yard mules or related equipment
• Knowledge of warehouse safety procedures and material-handling practices
• Strong attention to detail, especially when verifying and documenting shipments
• Clear communication and the ability to work effectively with drivers and team members
• Dependability and the ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience handling steel, building materials or oversized freight is a plus