Dock Clerk

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Summary/Objective

A Dock Clerk is responsible for routine clerical and data entry functions that support the production teams.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Distribute, assign and complete warehouse management system tasks
• Monitor required process completion standards to ensure on time delivery schedules
• Ensure all deliveries are dispatched promptly, accurately and with all necessary documentation.
• Accurately process paperwork, gather and verify data and transfer data into a standard format.
• Generate correspondence, respond to routine inquiries and perform a variety of clerical duties.
• Maintain various computerized reports, charts and graphs.
• Communicate issues to appropriate TVS personnel.
• Safely and efficiently operate material handling equipment (forklift) as needed
• Perform housekeeping tasks such as sweeping and removing scrap, pallets, cardboard, etc.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Communication proficiency
• Technical capacity
• Teamwork orientation
• Decision making
• Results driven
• High safety regard

Work Environment

This job is performed in a busy warehouse environment with high forklift traffic. Warehouses are subject to seasonal temperatures. Steel-toed shoes, safety glasses and vests are required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly sits on a powered forklift and is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally be required to lift 70 pounds and push/pull up to 105 pounds; visual acuity and ability to decipher colors is required.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required

• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating a forklift in a busy warehouse environment
• OSHA-endorsed forklift certification or ability to become certified
• Basic computer skills and experience with a warehouse management system
• Prior work experience in a warehouse and/or a Just-in-Time (JIT) environment preferred
• Knowledge of safety practices

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work/Benefits

This is a full-time hourly (non-exempt) position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday with periodic mandatory weekends and overtime required.   Eligible to participate in the company's benefit package first of the month following 60 days of employment

Travel

No travel is required between locations

Location

Chattanooga, TN