Distribution Dock Coordinator

Sazerac Company; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

The Sazerac Company is seeking a Distribution Dock Coordinator to organize outbound distribution, coordinate trucks, drivers, and shipment paperwork. You will use a Warehouse Management System (WMS) to track orders and act as the primary liaison between drivers, warehouse teams, and internal partners.

This role requires strong organizational skills, clear communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while supporting safe and efficient dock operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years of successful work experience, preferably in warehouse, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or a related environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with employees, drivers, and partners at all levels of an organization.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Check in and check out drivers, assign trailers, and coordinate the movement of trucks through the distribution dock.
• Use the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to coordinate outbound orders, shipment activity, and trailer assignments.
• Prepare, verify, and follow up on shipping documentation to ensure orders are accurate and ready for shipment.
• Communicate with internal and external drivers, warehouse teams, and other partners to coordinate trailer loading and resolve shipment issues.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for outbound loading questions, discrepancies, delays, and other operational issues while supporting safe and efficient dock operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Warehouse/logistics experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

ERP

MRP

MPS

Job description

Sazerac Company Overview

Over 450 of the world's most extraordinary brands are part of the Sazerac family, including BuzzBallz, Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, Fireball, Svedka, and more. We're proud to create spirits, cocktails, and experiences for every taste and occasion for people across the globe. Sazerac Company takes pride in fostering a vibrant culture of innovation, craftsmanship, and excellence across our distilleries and operations worldwide.

Job Description/Responsibilities

As a Distribution Dock Coordinator, you'll help keep our outbound distribution operation running smoothly by coordinating trucks, drivers, trailers, and shipment paperwork. You'll use our Warehouse Management System (WMS) to manage outbound orders while serving as a key point of contact between drivers, warehouse teams, and internal partners. If you're organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable solving problems in a fast-paced warehouse environment, this role offers an opportunity to make a direct impact on our daily operations.

What You'll Do

• Check in and check out drivers, assign trailers, and coordinate the movement of trucks through the distribution dock.
• Use the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to coordinate outbound orders, shipment activity, and trailer assignments.
• Prepare, verify, and follow up on shipping documentation to ensure orders are accurate and ready for shipment.
• Communicate with internal and external drivers, warehouse teams, and other partners to coordinate trailer loading and resolve shipment issues.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for outbound loading questions, discrepancies, delays, and other operational issues while supporting safe and efficient dock operations.

Qualifications/Requirements

Qualifications/Requirements

Required

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years of successful work experience, preferably in warehouse, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or a related environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with employees, drivers, and partners at all levels of an organization.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), ERP, MRP, MPS, or other manufacturing and distribution software.
• Experience in the alcohol beverage, food and beverage, consumer packaged goods (CPG), warehouse, or distribution industry.
• Previous experience coordinating shipping operations, working with transportation providers, or providing direction to warehouse or dock teams.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance and safely perform tasks around the distribution dock.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout the warehouse and dock area during an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to work around moving mechanical equipment and in a loud warehouse environment, with overtime as needed to support business demands.

Culture and Benefits

Culture and Benefits

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here.

Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected status.

What's Next

After you apply, a recruiter will review your application and reach out to qualified candidates. Selected candidates will follow our interview process, which may include a phone screen, hiring manager interview, and panel interviews with business leaders. There may be additional steps or assessments throughout the process depending on the position. Applicants who are not selected to move through the process, at any stage, will be notified via email.

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