Shift Logistics Lead — Dock & Warehouse Ops

Frozen Food Express; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple medical plans

Prescription coverage

Online Virtual Medical Visits

24 Hour Nurse Support

Wellness Initiatives

Preventative Care Services

Dental and Vision plans

Flexible Spending Account

Basic Life insurance $25k

Disability and additional Life plans

401(k) Retirement Plan

Vacation and Sick time

Job summary

Frozen Food Express in Lemont, IL is seeking a Shift Operations Manager to lead dock operations for the assigned shift, ensuring productivity, timely freight handling, and cost efficiency.

You will supervise dockworkers and yard staff, train new workers, plan staffing, inspect equipment, conduct daily safety meetings, perform yard inventory, and ensure policy compliance in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent
• 3+ years of LTL Transportation/Dock experience
• 5+ years of Management/Supervisor experience
• AS400 experience preferred
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to work under close detailed instruction
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment

Responsibilities

• Lead dock operations for the assigned shift to meet productivity and on-time freight handling.
• Directly supervise dockworkers and yard staff; apply policy, coaching, and reviews.
• Train new dockworkers and yard hostlers.
• Plan staffing for shifts and assign work based on workload.
• Inspect and manage material handling equipment.
• Direct clerical staff on document preparation.
• Conduct daily pre-shift safety meetings.
• Conduct daily yard inventory checks (trailers, seals, temp).
• Oversee unloading/loading between warehouse and trailers.
• Monitor warehouse temperature and equipment functionality.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

AS400

Warehouse equipment

Job description

Frozen Food Express in Lemont, IL is seeking a Shift Operations Manager to lead dock operations for the assigned shift, ensuring productivity, timely freight handling, and cost efficiency.

You will supervise dockworkers and yard staff, train new workers, plan staffing, inspect equipment, conduct daily safety meetings, perform yard inventory, and ensure policy compliance in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.