Dock Supervisor - $65,000/yr

About the role

Dohrn Transfer is seeking a Full Time Dock Supervisor at our Indianapolis, IN Terminal. The position offers a competitive salary of $65,000/year, flexible hours (Tuesday-Saturday, 300am start; Monday-Friday, 1200pm start), and comprehensive benefits including health/vision/dental insurance, 401k matching, life insurance, short/long term disability, and more.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all employees and processes of the Terminal Operations team.
• Provide training, supervision, feedback, and discipline for hourly Operations team members.
• Manage the daily performance of the City Pickup and Delivery Operation for optimal safety, performance, on-time service, cost control, and claims prevention.
• Solve problems regarding lost and missing freight.
• Communicate efficiently with other departments to ensure a successful operation.
• Monitor Line Haul operation.
• Monitor Dock performance and efficiency and adjust manpower as needed.
• 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 safe and professional manner so as to reduce personal risks and risk to fellow employees.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• A minimum age of 18.
• High School completion or equivalent.
• Valid Driver License.
• Supervisory experience required.
• The ability to work any shift.
• 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.
• The ability to multi-task and react to change productively.
• Excellent attendance.

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.
• Must be physically capable of operating a forklift, pallet jack, load lock and two-wheel handcart.
• Must be able to lift up, set down, slide or move weight unassisted that could exceed 80 pounds.
• Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• 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.