Dock Operations Specialist

Merchants Distributors, LLC; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Merchants Distributors, LLC in Port St. Lucie, FL seeks a Doc Coordinator to monitor loading workflows and resolve issues at the dock. You will assist in audits, ensure correct trailer backing, and support shipping with weight distribution and paperwork, while maintaining safety and motivation.

Responsibilities include coordinating pallets, communicating with carriers, and supervising loaders. Prior loading experience and familiarity with Mainframe/Triceps/PowerYard are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 2-5 years of progressive distribution experience.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• 2-5 years’ work experience as a loader (checker).
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Able to communicate with all employees and carriers honestly and with respect.
• Prior truck loading experience.
• Mainframe, Triceps, and PowerYard operational experience preferred.
• Ability to recognize, report, and mitigate improper loading techniques.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and facilitate workflow to maximize efficient loading processes.
• Assist in mitigating obstacles presented during the loading process (i.e. locating pallets, getting pallets picked, and trailer issues).
• Must work in a safe manner adhering to all company safety guidelines.
• Assist in weekly load audits for quality and accuracy.
• Accountable for all pallets of all commodities being staged for loading.
• Assist customer service in the investigation of missing or mishandled pallets.
• Assist in assembling paperwork and verify that the proper trailer is backed into the dock for loading.
• Assist loaders in the loading of product on trailers in proper sequence, making sure that weight is distributed evenly and comply with government weight standards.
• Ensure leave times are met for all outbound loads.
• Assist Shipping Specialist with managing workflow for all docks.
• Assist audit team with checks for accuracy and quality of customer orders.
• May be required to operate a forklift, pallet jack, or other tasks as necessary.
• Must have excellent self-motivation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Planning

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Progressive distribution experience 2-5 years

Tools

Mainframe

Triceps

PowerYard

Job description

Merchants Distributors, LLC in Port St. Lucie, FL seeks a Doc Coordinator to monitor loading workflows and resolve issues at the dock. You will assist in audits, ensure correct trailer backing, and support shipping with weight distribution and paperwork, while maintaining safety and motivation.

Responsibilities include coordinating pallets, communicating with carriers, and supervising loaders. Prior loading experience and familiarity with Mainframe/Triceps/PowerYard are a plus.