Inbound/ Outbound Dock Supervisor

Hireology

Jackson (MS)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision
401K match
Vacation and Holiday pay
Career development
Shift-10 hour shifts

Job summary

Pathmark Transportation seeks an Inbound and Outbound Supervisor to oversee daily dock operations, ensure safe and efficient receiving, and lead dock staff. You will coordinate trailer arrivals, priorities, and communication with transportation and warehouse teams to meet service goals.

The role requires strong leadership, teamwork, and problem solving in a fast-paced environment; bilingual preferred, with experience in warehouse systems and handheld scanners.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • At least two years of warehouse, receiving, dock, or freight-handling experience preferred.
  • Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
  • Working knowledge of receiving procedures, shipping documents, and inventory controls.
  • Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to prioritize work and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Basic computer skills and experience with warehouse systems and handheld scanners.
  • Forklift experience preferred; must complete required training and authorization before operating equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise inbound dock employees, assign daily responsibilities, and monitor productivity and work quality.
  • Coordinate trailer arrivals, dock assignments, and unloading priorities to keep freight moving and minimize delays.
  • Verify incoming freight against bills of lading, manifests, and receiving documents.
  • Ensure freight is counted, inspected, scanned, labeled, and staged in the correct locations.
  • Document and report freight shortages, overages, damages, and receiving discrepancies promptly.
  • Communicate shipment delays, staffing needs, equipment issues, and operational concerns to management.
  • Train and coach employees on receiving procedures, freight handling, scanning equipment, and safe work practices.
  • Enforce company safety procedures, including proper lifting, forklift operation, trailer securement, and pedestrian awareness.
  • Ensure equipment inspections are completed and unsafe or damaged equipment is reported and removed from service.
  • Maintain clean, organized dock areas with clear aisles, exits, and access to emergency equipment.
  • Address employee performance and attendance concerns consistently with company policies.
  • Complete shift reports and provide clear handoffs regarding pending freight, exceptions, and priorities.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce freight damage, improve receiving accuracy, and increase dock efficiency.

Skills

Communication
Leadership
Problem solving
Organization
Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Warehouse systems
Handheld scanners
Microsoft Office
TMS application

Job description

Pathmark Transportation is a growing asset light logistics provider and broker company. We have a $100M privately held family run company that has been offering customized transportation and logistics solutions for over 30 years. We service some of the best- known brands in the US and have a record of providing outstanding service and solutions.

We have over 100+years of experience among the Leadership team. We pride ourselves on having a very lean management structure that promotes team- family work environment, allows open communication as far up as the Owner. Our Corporate culture allows for free communication between employee and management while putting trust into the hands of the management.

Pathmark Transportation is hiring a Inbound and Outbound Supervisor

The Inbound and OutboundDock Supervisor oversees daily receiving and unloading operations, ensuring incoming freight is handled safely, accurately, and efficiently. This position supervises dock employees, coordinates inbound shipments, and maintains communication with transportation, warehouse management, and other departments to meet service expectations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Supervise inbound dock employees, assign daily responsibilities, and monitor productivity and work quality.
  • Coordinate trailer arrivals, dock assignments, and unloading priorities to keep freight moving and minimize delays.
  • Verify incoming freight against bills of lading, manifests, and receiving documents.
  • Ensure freight is counted, inspected, scanned, labeled, and staged in the correct locations.
  • Document and report freight shortages, overages, damages, and receiving discrepancies promptly.
  • Communicate shipment delays, staffing needs, equipment issues, and operational concerns to management.
  • Train and coach employees on receiving procedures, freight handling, scanning equipment, and safe work practices.
  • Enforce company safety procedures, including proper lifting, forklift operation, trailer securement, and pedestrian awareness.
  • Ensure equipment inspections are completed and unsafe or damaged equipment is reported and removed from service.
  • Maintain clean, organized dock areas with clear aisles, exits, and access to emergency equipment.
  • Address employee performance and attendance concerns consistently with company policies.
  • Complete shift reports and provide clear handoffs regarding pending freight, exceptions, and priorities.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce freight damage, improve receiving accuracy, and increase dock efficiency.
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • At least two years of warehouse, receiving, dock, or freight-handling experience preferred.
  • Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
  • Working knowledge of receiving procedures, shipping documents, and inventory controls.
  • Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to prioritize work and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Basic computer skills and experience with warehouse systems and handheld scanners.
  • Forklift experience preferred; must complete required training and authorization before operating equipment.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
  • Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and movement throughout the dock.
  • Ability to assist with freight handling within established safe lifting limits and use team lifting or mechanical assistance when needed.
  • Work around moving equipment, truck traffic, warehouse noise, and varying temperatures.
  • Availability to work assigned shifts, overtime, and weekends as operational needs require.
  • Ability to lift 70LBS
  • Bi-Lingual- Preferred
  • Experience with Microsoft office, Web based, TMS Application- Required
Benefits
  • Benefits package including medical, dental, vision
  • 401K match
  • Vacation and Holiday pay
  • Career Development and opportunity for internal promotions
  • Shift-10 hour shifts
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