Dock Operations Lead – Loading & Logistics

Monrovia Nursery Company; Woodlake (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match up to 4%

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Plant purchase 20% off

Job summary

The Loading Coach at Monrovia Nursery Company oversees dock and loading operations across day and night shifts, coordinating outbound shipments and ensuring on-time delivery. You will lead dock craftsmen and checkers, schedule loading, and resolve real-time shipping issues with cross-department teams.

This role requires 2+ years in dock/warehouse operations, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to lift 50 pounds and work in a fast-paced environment at our California

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in dock, loading, or warehouse operations.
• Experience coordinating or supervising Craftsmen across shifts.
• Excellent communication across departments and shifts.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing dock priorities.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all dock and loading operations for the Nursery (Day and Night Loading).
• Coordinate outbound logistics with Shipping.
• Supervise the daily work of dock craftsmen and dock checkers across shifts.
• Lead operational communication and hand-offs between day and night shifts.
• Monitor dock flow and truck turnaround efficiency.
• Ensure shipment accuracy and quality standards.
• Build loading schedules and dock assignments that keep trucks on time.
• Solve real-time shipping and logistics challenges as they arise.
• Monitor safety and loading compliance standards.

Skills

Leadership

Logistics coordination

Dock operations

Shift supervision

Effective communication

Job description

The Loading Coach at Monrovia Nursery Company oversees dock and loading operations across day and night shifts, coordinating outbound shipments and ensuring on-time delivery. You will lead dock craftsmen and checkers, schedule loading, and resolve real-time shipping issues with cross-department teams.

This role requires 2+ years in dock/warehouse operations, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to lift 50 pounds and work in a fast-paced environment at our California