Dock Operations Lead — Safety & Efficiency

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Uniforms

Weekly direct payroll deposits

Safety and performance rewards program

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc. in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking an Outbound Dock Supervisor to oversee daily dock operations, ensuring safe handling, sorting, and loading/unloading of freight.

You will manage dock staff, enforce policies and regulations, and drive continuous improvement in efficiency and service quality. The role requires supervising experience, knowledge of DOT/OSHA standards, forklift certification, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse, freight, dock, or logistics operations.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations, OSHA standards, and safe freight‑handling practices.
• Forklift certification or hazmat training preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in verifying shipments.
• Successful completion of new‑hire training, including assessments and forklift test.
• Minimum 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Monitor employee safety practices daily.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and other regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard‑free dock environment.
• Supervise dockworkers and assign tasks to optimize labor and equipment utilization.
• Ensure trailers are loaded/unloaded correctly to guarantee safe freight transport.
• Review operational reports and provide recommendations to improve efficiency and cost control.
• Make quick, informed decisions based on freight volume and communicate schedules to staff.
• Coach and train employees on safety procedures and company policies.
• Provide constructive feedback and manage disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Conduct daily shift meetings to align teams with business objectives.
• Utilize internal freight monitoring systems to track shipments and productivity.
• Complete required company and government forms, including hazmat documents and manifests.
• Partner with Operations Managers to meet daily/weekly/monthly goals.
• Provide analysis and suggestions for operational improvements across shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

DOT regulations knowledge

OSHA standards knowledge

Forklift certification

Attention to detail

Job description

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc. in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking an Outbound Dock Supervisor to oversee daily dock operations, ensuring safe handling, sorting, and loading/unloading of freight.

You will manage dock staff, enforce policies and regulations, and drive continuous improvement in efficiency and service quality. The role requires supervising experience, knowledge of DOT/OSHA standards, forklift certification, and strong attention to detail.