Dock & Yard Operations Coordinator (Shift-Based)

ofi North America (Olam Food Ingredients); Samson (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ofi North America (Olam Food Ingredients) is seeking a Traffic Controller to manage daily sheller and cold storage operations at the Samson facility. You will direct truck movements, inspect trailers, and coordinate with the shipping lead to ensure safe, efficient loading and unloading.

Position requires on-site work, ability to work in environments with peanut exposure, and willingness to work varied shifts including early mornings and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Customer service oriented with good communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Physically Dexterous and able to lift or move items.
• Willingness to work shifts (late/early hours, weekends, overtime).

Responsibilities

• Keep trucks organized in parking lot and direct traffic.
• Inspect and blow out trailers; notify shipping lead of conditions.
• Inform shipping lead of vent counts on trucks and dock assignments.
• Chock wheels, install brake line lock, and set jack stands on trailers.
• Ensure dock is locked and load is ready for driver to move.
• Seal trailer doors and coordinate with scale house after loading.
• Open/close trailer doors on transfer loads and set jack stands.
• Open doors on trailers in cold storage and confirm locks.
• Inform lift driver trailer is ready to lock in and ready to pull away.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physical dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

ofi North America (Olam Food Ingredients) is seeking a Traffic Controller to manage daily sheller and cold storage operations at the Samson facility. You will direct truck movements, inspect trailers, and coordinate with the shipping lead to ensure safe, efficient loading and unloading.

Position requires on-site work, ability to work in environments with peanut exposure, and willingness to work varied shifts including early mornings and weekends.