What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dock Lead position at Darling International Inc.?
Job Summary
The Dock Lead is responsible for supervising dock workers and route drivers at the dock location.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
- Responsible for supervision of route drivers; able to run routes out of dock or plant; notifies drivers of special instructions.
- Checks customer route tickets each week ensuring proper service to customers; able to service customer complaints until Customer Service Representative can make contact.
- Responsible for cleanliness and proper operation of dock and equipment; keeps grounds clean and clear of damaged containers.
- Operates assigned company vehicle and maintains cleanliness; reports any mechanical or operational problems to vehicle supervisor immediately; may be required to maintain DOT log book.
- Maintains quality customer service by being professional and courteous at all times.
- All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be a least 21 years old with two or more years of driving experience.
- Class A CDL with tanker endorsement required; clean MVR.
- Good working knowledge of general vehicle maintenance.
- Demonstrated proficiency working on computers.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior supervisory and route driver experience preferred.
- Good communication skills both oral and written.
- Team player; works well with others.
- Detail oriented; well organized; ability to multi-task.
- Good math skills; ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.
Physical Demands
- Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
- Frequently required to lift up to 10 lbs.
- Occasionally required to push, pull, move, or lift up to 100 lbs.
- Regularly required reach with hands and arms.
Work Environment
Job functions will be carried out in a company vehicle, plant/dock location and on outside property.
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