
Dock Coordinator - 1st Shift
Job Description
Position Summary
The Dock Coordinator oversees daily dock operations to ensure efficient freight flow, space use, and on-time departures. This role coordinates between teams and manages workflow tools to align dock activity with production schedules.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage dock schedules, door assignments, and real-time updates
- Use work release tools to balance production flow and dock capacity
- Release pick operations to stage products for timely loading
- Monitor dock activity to prevent congestion and idle time
- Serve as main point of contact for carriers and coordinate with internal teams
- Track carrier ETAs using transportation visibility tools (Four-Kites preferred)
- Identify and resolve dock-related issues promptly; escalate when needed
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and maintain accurate documentation
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Qualifications and Skills
- Experience in warehouse, dock, or transportation operations preferred
- Familiarity with workflow and visibility tools (e.g., Four-Kites)
- Strong coordination, communication, and decision-making skills
- Understanding of dock-to-loading processes and production timing
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Key Competencies
- Ownership and urgency
- Situational awareness
- Problem solving
- Clear communication
- Accountability
- Ownership and urgency