Dock Auditor

Dock Auditor Location: Phoenix, AZReports To: Distribution Center Supervisor or Designee Position Summary Position Summary The Dock Auditor is responsible for verifying the accuracy, condition, and completeness of outgoing shipments prior to departure from the distribution center and auditing internal inventory transactions to ensure inventory movement accuracy. This position serves as a final quality-control checkpoint for outbound shipments while helping maintain inventory accuracy throughout warehouse operations. The Dock Auditor ensures that products being shipped match customer orders and shipping documentation, and that internal inventory movements, including moves and putaway transactions, are accurately recorded in the inventory management system. The Dock Auditor works closely with Shipping, Picking, Receiving, and Warehouse personnel to identify and resolve discrepancies, prevent errors, and maintain accurate inventory and shipment records. Primary Responsibilities Audit outgoing orders to verify product numbers, descriptions, quantities, and customer requirements against order documentation. Confirm that the correct products are picked, packed, labeled, and staged for shipment. Inspect shipments for visible damage, proper packaging, and overall shipping readiness. Verify shipping labels, bills of lading, packing slips, and other required documentation for accuracy and completeness. Identify shortages, overages, incorrect items, damaged products, and other discrepancies before shipments leave the facility. Conduct audits of internal inventory transactions, including inventory moves, putaway transactions, and location transfers, to verify that system transactions accurately reflect physical inventory movements. Physically verify inventory locations and quantities against recorded transactions to identify discrepancies between physical inventory and system records. Identify and report transaction errors, including incorrect locations, quantities, SKUs, or incomplete transactions, and work with warehouse personnel to ensure corrections are made. Communicate discrepancies to the appropriate Supervisor or Shipping/Warehouse personnel and assist with resolving issues. Assist with maintaining accurate shipment and inventory records and completing required audit documentation. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including the shipping dock. Abide by all established organizational policies, rules, and regulations. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications and Skills Previous warehouse, shipping, receiving, or inventory experience preferred. Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies. Ability to read and interpret customer orders, packing slips, shipping labels, and other documentation. Basic computer skills and ability to navigate warehouse management or ERP systems. Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently while coordinating with multiple departments. Able to work in a fast-paced distribution environment and manage multiple priorities. Physical Requirements Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift. Bend, reach, and move throughout the warehouse and shipping dock. Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials within established company lifting guidelines. Work in a warehouse environment where temperatures and noise levels may vary. Ability to safely work around forklifts, pallet jacks, dock equipment, and other warehouse machinery. Performance Expectations Maintain a high level of shipment accuracy. Identify and report discrepancies before orders are shipped. Ensure required shipping documentation is accurate and complete. Communicate issues promptly to prevent shipment delays and customer service concerns. Consistently follow established safety and quality standards. Education · High school diploma or equivalent required.