Dock & Logistics Coordinator: Freight Loading Lead

Premium Guard Inc. (PGI); Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Premium Guard Inc. is seeking a Dock Coordinator to ensure timely processing of outgoing shipments (LTL) in accordance with company procedures.

The role focuses on loading/unloading freight, supervising loading accuracy, and coordinating with supervisors to meet cut times and ensure pallets are accounted for before shipping. Responsibilities include coordinating freight, information, and personnel to optimize efficiency, staging pallets, and operating a forklift to move and load shipments.

Qualifications

• Experience in shipping/receiving operations preferred.
• Ability to supervise and verify correct freight handling.
• Comfort with forklift operation and pallet handling.

Responsibilities

• The Dock Coordinator will successfully assist with any tasks related to the loading and unloading of freight
• This position serves as the supervisor's "second set of eyes." A lead is responsible for making decisions and ensuring that the proper freight is loaded in the proper location at the proper time
• Monitors the loading quality of all trailers
• Help the supervisor to ensure that all loads’ out cut times are being met
• Coordinates with the supervisor to ensure swaps trailers are done timely
• Assists with coordinating freight, information, and people in a systematic way to optimize efficiency while minimizing duplication of effort
• Assist by taking all necessary steps in the closeout preparation of a trailer
• Ensure all pallets for each order is account for before shipping
• Wrap and stage pallets for preparation of shipments
• Must be able to operate a forklift for staging and loading

Skills

Forklift operation

Job description

Premium Guard Inc. is seeking a Dock Coordinator to ensure timely processing of outgoing shipments (LTL) in accordance with company procedures.

The role focuses on loading/unloading freight, supervising loading accuracy, and coordinating with supervisors to meet cut times and ensure pallets are accounted for before shipping. Responsibilities include coordinating freight, information, and personnel to optimize efficiency, staging pallets, and operating a forklift to move and load shipments.