Dock Operations Lead — Freight & Shipments

Premium Guard Inc. (PGI); Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Premium Guard, Inc. is seeking a Dock Coordinator to ensure timely processing of outgoing shipments (LTL) in line with company procedures. The role emphasizes accurate loading, staging, and safekeeping of pallets to support efficient warehouse operations.

The position requires supervising loading quality, meeting out-cut times, coordinating trailer swaps, and operating a forklift while maintaining data accuracy in MS Excel/Word for reliable shipping records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or two years’ experience in warehouse distribution.
• Be able to communicate effectively.
• Experience in MS Excel and MS Word required.
• Attention to detail with alpha and numerical data.
• Knowledge of key corporate business systems required.

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

Communication

Excel & Word

Attention to detail

Business systems knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED or 2 years warehouse distribution experience

Job description

Premium Guard, Inc. is seeking a Dock Coordinator to ensure timely processing of outgoing shipments (LTL) in line with company procedures. The role emphasizes accurate loading, staging, and safekeeping of pallets to support efficient warehouse operations.

The position requires supervising loading quality, meeting out-cut times, coordinating trailer swaps, and operating a forklift while maintaining data accuracy in MS Excel/Word for reliable shipping records.