What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dock Supervisor position at 20 Saia Motor Freight Line LLC?
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Position Summary
Supervises terminal operations, including sorting, handling, loading, and unloading freight. Manages the day-to-work workload of dockworkers and ensures terminal activities and procedures are compliant with company and government regulations.
Major Tasks and Responsibilities
- Ensures safe and efficient dock operations for all terminal staff.
- Monitors and evaluates dockworkers to ensure the proper use of dock equipment and procedures.
- Conducts daily inspections to ensure compliance with company, local, federal, and Department of Transportation regulations.
- Educates and trains new and existing dockworkers on safety, performance, customer service, and equipment.
- Runs and analyzes reports with improvement suggestions for terminal operations.
- Ensures all dockworkers maintain a safe and clean working environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- 5 years of transportation and/or supervisory experience.
- Basic freight, hazmat, and Department of Transportation knowledge.
Benefits
At Saia, your success is our success! That’s why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won’t go unnoticed.
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At Saia, our people are the reason we’ve been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we’ve created a positive culture that’s driven by our core values – like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we’re always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you’re ready to put your career on a solid path, let’s go further.
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