Dock Supervisor

Dohrn Transfer is your complete Midwestern transportation partner. We offer less-than-truckload, truckload and value-added services throughout our 10-state service area. Our family operated company provides the attention and flexibility that only a regional carrier can, backed by excellence in service and powerful logistical tools.

• Provide training, supervision, feedback, and discipline for Operations team members
• Monitor Line Haul operation
• Monitor Dock performance and efficiency and adjust manpower as needed
• Route City operation
• Solve problems regarding lost and missing freight
• Communicate efficiently with other departments to ensure a successful operation
• Work in a safe and professional manner so as to reduce personal risks and risk to fellow employees
• Report all facility problems to the Facility Maintenance Department
• Comply with federal, state, and company regulations
• Process all paperwork daily associated with the execution of the job
• Work in a positive, supportive, and cooperative way at all times
• Perform other duties as needed
• A minimum age of 18
• High School completion or equivalent
• Valid Driver License
• Supervisory experience required
• Ability to work any shift
• Must have the knowledge and ability to perform all Operations jobs in the Terminal including Dock, Dispatch, Warehouse, and Routing
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Detail-oriented, organized
• Must meet all physical requirements
• Must have certification in forklift safety and hazardous material handling
• Ability to multi-task and react to change productively
• Excellent attendance
  
  
  

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Visual Acuity including regular use of items including a computer screen or monitor
• Lifting various types of materials will be required cartons, bags, cylinders, boxes, crates, drums, pipe, bars, rugs, etc
• Common material handling tools will be used forklifts, carts, dollies, banding machines, shrink wrap tubes, pallet jacks, and tow motors
• Standing, walking, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, carrying, bending at the waist, reaching, and lifting both above and below waist level will be required
• Must be physically capable of operating a forklift, pallet jack, load lock and two-wheel handcart
• Will be required to lift up, set down, slide or move weight unassisted that could exceed 80 pounds
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on a frequent basis and 100 lbs. on an infrequent basis
• Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time
• Must have the ability to safely enter and exit trailers, vans, flatbeds, forklifts and tractors
• Must have the ability to work around and operate motorized equipment
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job as specified in the job description
• May be exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures and dusty conditions in the dock environment; must be able to perform essential functions in these conditions
  
  
  

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.