Dock Auditor
- Columbus, OH, United States
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Job details
- Experience
- 1+ years of related experience in auditing, inventory, or packing in a warehouse/distribution setting.
- Posting language
- English
Original job description
Who you’ll work with:
Join the powerhouse electrical distributor in the construction industry! At Loeb Electric, we’re more than just a distributor - we are the driving force that keeps innovation illuminated and businesses powered. We pride ourselves on being dedicated to our values:
- People: Encouraging the success of our people.
- Trust: Building relationships among ourselves, customers, vendors & other partners.
- Commitment: Continuously striving to deliver high-quality, measurable results.
- Innovation: Providing ideas & solutions for our customers.
What we're looking for:
The Dock Auditor is responsible for auditing orders on the dock to ensure the correct product and quantity is being shipped to the customer. This role will assist in maintaining an acceptable error rate on orders shipped according to company guidelines.
What you will be doing as a key player on our dynamic team:
- Performs inspections and dock audits of staged material for local deliveries; verifies correct material and product, performs visual checks of proper labels, container conditions, packaging, etc.
- Validates products to be delivered to customers as part of the process to measure outbound loading accuracy.
- Performs random audits on completed orders, verifying that the products selected matches the order.
- Ensures corrections are made to any errors discovered on the order prior to being shipped to the customer; authorized to reject and direct action for mis-picked, missing, or damaged product.
- Understands and adheres to customer requirements for labeling, packaging, and shipping standards.
- Assists in problem solving and interfaces with Local Picking and Transportation teams as required.
- Communicates the improper staging of product to appropriate parties so resolution can take place.
- Ensure orders are:
- Properly loaded on the trucks with driver/customer safety, quality, and efficiency mind.
- Marked and labeled with the proper branch transfer information.
- Pallets are safely stacked, being careful not to exceed maximum heights.
- When chargeable errors are discovered, the auditor will notify the supervisor to review the error with the associate for proper coaching, with immediate feedback.
- Performs random tote audits of complete orders on the dock to determine error rates.
- Submits daily audit results to the transportation manager at the end of each shift.
- Breaks down and assembles KEP orders for shipment after picking is complete.
- Other duties, as assigned.
Core Competencies:
- Ability to recognize potential problems and provide solutions.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Basic computer and math skills for data entry and order verification.
- Capable of being trained on powered industrial equipment.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Ability to operate equipment such as forklift, pallet jack, and RF scanner.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 1+ years of related experience in auditing, inventory, or packing in a warehouse/distribution setting.
Essential Job Functions:
- Lifting/Carrying: Frequently required to lift, carry, push, or pull products, parts, and materials weighing up to 75 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance or material handling equipment.
- Standing/Walking: Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the warehouse while supervising operations, assisting team members, and handling materials.
- Climbing/Balance: Occasional climbing onto equipment platforms to access inventory or oversee warehouse activities; ability to maintain balance while handling materials.
- Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching: Regular bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching to check inventory, assist with loading/unloading, and verify product placement.
- Reaching/Handling: Frequent reaching, grasping, and handling of boxes, pallets, equipment, and documentation; manual dexterity required for operating scanners, computers, and warehouse tools.
- Vision: Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus to read labels, verify counts, and monitor equipment.
- Hearing/Speaking: Ability to hear instructions, equipment sounds, and safety signals; must be able to communicate clearly with team members, drivers, and management in a noisy environment.
- Environmental Conditions: Work performed in a warehouse environment with regular exposure to noise, dust, temperature fluctuations, and moving equipment; may occasionally work outdoors during loading/unloading.
- PPE Use: Must be able to wear and maintain required personal protective equipment (safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, high-visibility vest, etc.) as required.
EEO and Accommodations Loeb Electric is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Loeb Electric also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with legal requirements. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the selection process - please inform our Talent Acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process.