Dock Operations Lead – Night/Weekend Shift

Forward Air Corp.; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Air Corp. is seeking an Operations Dock Supervisor to lead our dock operations in Compton, coordinating dockworkers, drivers, and support staff on weekend nights.

The role focuses on safe loading/unloading, planning resources, and providing training while ensuring compliance with company procedures. The successful candidate will have at least two years of supervisory experience in a high-volume environment, strong leadership, and knowledge of hazardous materials handling.

Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Prior air freight experience is required.
• Knowledge of Hazardous Materials handling.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of operations.
• Willingness to work weekends and nights.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise all activities of dockworkers and support personnel engaged in loading and unloading trucks and trailers
• Assign job tasks to workers according to unloading and loading schedules
• Provide guidance to subordinates on goals and objectives on a weekly basis
• Field customer calls on service issues, special service request, rates and new accounts
• Ensure proper maintenance of facility, forklift equipment, trailers and handling supplies
• Execute appropriate load plans and proper load balance to ensure safe vehicle operation
• Coordinate work assignments, monitor performance, and provide training on relevant job duties
• Maintain facility appearance, condition and security
• Maintain record of those responsible for trailer seal verifications
• Perform security checks when facility is dark or during Holiday breaks
• Perform facility inspections
• Assist in the loading and unloading of trailers
• Foster safe handling, loading, unloading, and storage of Hazardous Materials as provided by the Department of Transportation
• Manage the dispatch of over the road line haul drivers, as well as all safety aspects both in the building and on the road
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to ninety (90) pounds
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Air freight experience

Hazardous Materials handling

Communication

Weekend/Nights availability

Leadership ability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

AS400

Job description

Forward Air Corp. is seeking an Operations Dock Supervisor to lead our dock operations in Compton, coordinating dockworkers, drivers, and support staff on weekend nights.

The role focuses on safe loading/unloading, planning resources, and providing training while ensuring compliance with company procedures. The successful candidate will have at least two years of supervisory experience in a high-volume environment, strong leadership, and knowledge of hazardous materials handling.