Dock Specialist, AFSCME, Full Time, First Shift
- Req. Number: 23413
- Address: 3188 Bellevue Avenue
- City, State: Cincinnati, OH
- Job Type: Full time
- Posted Date: 6/30/2026
Job Description
The primary purpose of the Dock Specialist is to complete all receiving and delivery functions while maintaining a high level of customer service. The Specialist will operate under the direction of the Materials Manager and ensure that all daily work is complete for UCMC Receiving Dock.
Responsibilities
Receiving & Delivery -
Gas Cylinder Deliveries -
5S Dock Responsibilities -
Other Duties -
Qualifications
Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GED | N/A | Minimum Required: 1 - 2 Years equivalent experience Preferred Degree: 3 - 5 Years equivalent experience
The primary purpose of the Dock Specialist is to complete all receiving and delivery functions while maintaining a high level of customer service. The Specialist will operate under the direction of the Materials Manager and ensure that all daily work is complete for UCMC Receiving Dock.
Responsibilities
Receiving & Delivery -
- Utilize Lawson system and Mobile Supply Chain handheld scanners to log packages in real time as they are offloaded at the UCMC receiving dock.
- Transport dock-logged packages to the receiving area and stage them in appropriate locations.
- Operate pallet jacks to move skids from the dock apron to receiving areas.
- Receive packages by reviewing packing slips, scanning barcodes, and entering shipping data into the system.
- Maintain understanding of product Units of Measure (UOM) as they relate to Purchase Orders (POs) and receipts.
- Attach delivery tickets to each package and stage in designated delivery lanes.
- Use handheld scanners to load packages onto appropriate delivery carts.
- Deliver packages to end users using a tow motor or manually with flatbed carts.
- Complete delivery by scanning end-user badges and delivery tickets.
- Obtain required delivery sign-off from end users at pickup or delivery.
- Ensure immediate delivery of temperature-sensitive items (e.g., frozen tissue, refrigerated lab supplies).
- May be required to drive the UC Health van for deliveries to Holmes.
Gas Cylinder Deliveries -
- Transport empty gas cylinders from point-of-use locations back to the receiving dock storage room.
- Deliver full cylinders from storage to designated areas to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
5S Dock Responsibilities -
- Maintain dock organization standards, including equipment placement, package flow, and skid organization.
- Perform daily 5S duties as assigned through team rotation.
Other Duties -
- Complete additional tasks as assigned to support patient care needs.
- Maintain a high level of customer service in all interactions and responsibilities.
Qualifications
Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GED | N/A | Minimum Required: 1 - 2 Years equivalent experience Preferred Degree: 3 - 5 Years equivalent experience