Dock Operations Leader: Safety & Efficiency

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc. in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a Supervisor to oversee daily terminal and dock operations, ensuring freight is handled, sorted, loaded, and unloaded safely and efficiently.

This role manages dockworkers and shift teams, enforcing compliance with company policies and government regulations, and drives operational excellence through training and continuous improvement initiatives.

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.
• 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 safely and correctly.
• Review reports and suggest efficiency, service quality, and cost improvements.
• Coach and train employees on safety procedures and company policies.
• Provide feedback and manage disciplinary actions as needed.
• Conduct daily shift meetings to align teams with business goals.
• Use freight monitoring systems to track shipments and productivity.
• Complete required forms including hazmat documents and manifests.
• Partner with Operations Managers to meet daily/weekly/monthly goals.
• Provide analysis and suggestions for cross-shift improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Warehouse/freight ops

DOT regulations

OSHA standards

Forklift cert / hazmat training

Job description

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc. in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a Supervisor to oversee daily terminal and dock operations, ensuring freight is handled, sorted, loaded, and unloaded safely and efficiently.

This role manages dockworkers and shift teams, enforcing compliance with company policies and government regulations, and drives operational excellence through training and continuous improvement initiatives.