Warehouse Lead: Forklift & Dock Operations

WM; Oakleigh (MD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boot Allowance

Job summary

WM is seeking a Warehouse Associate Lead to coordinate dock activities under direct supervision. This role supports inbound and outbound loads, maintains storage processes, and interfaces with the internal logistics team and external freight carriers.

You will supervise forklift drivers and warehouse workers, direct loads, verify trailer seals, and handle paperwork to release shipments. The job requires flexibility to assist with dock operations and housekeeping as time allows.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct the daily activity of forklift drivers and warehouse workers
• Help coordinate all outbound and inbound loads, as needed
• Answers receiving door and coordinates/directs transporter to dock door for unload, chocks trailers, verifies seal numbers on trailers, completes paperwork (witness sign, wise number attached, etc.), releases transporter when unloading or loading is completed
• Relates issues to logistics team regarding any issues with securement of loads. Informs logistic team when loads are ready to ship or when loads arrive
• As time allows, assists with other dock operations and housekeeping
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned
• Demonstrates the ability to operate forklift, pallet jack, and dolly
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Job description

WM is seeking a Warehouse Associate Lead to coordinate dock activities under direct supervision. This role supports inbound and outbound loads, maintains storage processes, and interfaces with the internal logistics team and external freight carriers.

You will supervise forklift drivers and warehouse workers, direct loads, verify trailer seals, and handle paperwork to release shipments. The job requires flexibility to assist with dock operations and housekeeping as time allows.