Night-Shift Air Freight Dock Supervisor

Forward Air Corporation; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Air Corporation seeks an Operations Dock Supervisor to lead the dock/shipping operations in Compton, CA. You will coordinate dockworkers, drivers and support staff to ensure efficient loading/unloading, provide planning and training, and enforce safety standards.

You will oversee performance feedback, discipline when needed, and ensure adherence to DOT HazMat handling procedures while supervising weekend/night shifts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Prior air freight experience is required.
• Knowledge of Hazardous Materials handling.
• Forklift and general freight handling experience.
• Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 90 pounds.
• Must be flexible to work weekends and nights.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all work is performed according to Forward Air approved procedures, standards, and specifications for dock operations
• Directly supervise all activities of dockworkers and support personnel engaged in loading and unloading trucks and trailers
• Assign job tasks to workers according to unloading and loading schedules
• Provide guidance to subordinates on goals and objectives on a weekly basis
• Field customer calls on service issues, special service request, rates and new accounts
• Ensure proper maintenance of facility, forklift equipment, trailers and handling supplies
• Execute appropriate load plans and proper load balance to ensure safe vehicle operation
• Coordinate work assignments, monitor performance, and provide training on relevant job duties
• Maintain facility appearance, condition and security
• Maintain record of those responsible for trailer seal verifications
• Perform security checks when facility is dark or during Holiday breaks
• Perform facility inspections
• Assist in the loading and unloading of trailers
• Foster safe handling, loading, unloading, and storage of Hazardous Materials as provided by the Department of Transportation
• Manage the dispatch of over the road line haul drivers, as well as all safety aspects both in the building and on the road
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to ninety (90) pounds
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Forklift operation

Hazardous materials handling

Supervisory experience

Weekend/night flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

AS400

Load planning software

Job description

Forward Air Corporation seeks an Operations Dock Supervisor to lead the dock/shipping operations in Compton, CA. You will coordinate dockworkers, drivers and support staff to ensure efficient loading/unloading, provide planning and training, and enforce safety standards.

You will oversee performance feedback, discipline when needed, and ensure adherence to DOT HazMat handling procedures while supervising weekend/night shifts.