Preload & Dock Operations Specialist

J.J. McDonnell & Co.; Elkridge (MD); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision,

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Disability coverage

Job summary

J.J. McDonnell & Co. in Elkridge, Maryland, is seeking a Preload Associate to organize, verify, stage, and load outbound product for delivery routes.

You will work closely with Transportation, Warehouse, and Inventory teams to ensure accurate orders and timely departures. The role demands attention to detail, the ability to read manifests and labels, and proficiency with loading equipment. Prior forklift/pallet jack experience is a plus; a valid driver’s license may be required for occasional

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with forklifts or powered equipment training.
• Valid driver's license for delivery duties.
• Ability to read manifests, labels, and SKUs accurately.
• Ability to meet scheduling and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Route staging: consolidate product for each route.
• Manifest verification: compare counts against manifests and check sheets.
• Loading and unloading: use forklifts and hand trucks.
• Pallet configuration: wrap and secure pallets.
• Truck positioning: at designated dock doors.
• Discrepancy tracking and escalation with Transportation Ops.
• Departure readiness: communicate staging status.
• Dock organization: keep areas clearly identified.
• Equipment care and safety procedures.
• Backup delivery support when qualified.
• Perform other related duties.

Skills

Delivery driving

Forklift operation

Electric pallet jack

Reading manifests

Shipping

Warehouse operations

Order staging

Truck loading

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Electric pallet jacks

Hand trucks

Job description

J.J. McDonnell & Co. in Elkridge, Maryland, is seeking a Preload Associate to organize, verify, stage, and load outbound product for delivery routes.

You will work closely with Transportation, Warehouse, and Inventory teams to ensure accurate orders and timely departures. The role demands attention to detail, the ability to read manifests and labels, and proficiency with loading equipment. Prior forklift/pallet jack experience is a plus; a valid driver’s license may be required for occasional