Dock Coordinator

Carolina Beverage•Cold Spring, MN

15h•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Dock Coordinator drives warehouse personnel to ensure efficient, timely responses to requests from production and other company departments, while ensuring company policies and procedures are followed. The role leads forklift operators and coordinates receiving, storage, distribution, inbound and outbound loads, inventory, documentation, and communication across warehouse and distribution center teams. The position is based in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and works a full-time, 12-hour night shift from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
At least 3 years of warehouse and forklift experience.
Ability to read and interpret in English.
Ability to work with a warehouse management system and scanning equipment.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records, with math and science skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP or other inventory management systems.
Experience with GMP and/or HACCP regulations.
Knowledge of Outlook, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and customer portals.
Forklift certification.

Responsibilities

Work with employees on each shift rotation to solve problems and create opportunities for success.
Lead forklift operators in the efficient receiving, storage, and distribution of supplies, products, and raw materials.
Assist in setting up and controlling the FEFO Inventory System to ensure uninterrupted product and material flow to company departments.
Monitor workflow between inbound and outbound loads and adjust staffing as needed to handle loads on time.
Model best practices for load and paperwork handling.
Communicate with the Front Office team about warehouse workload.
Keep the calendar up to date.
Hold teams accountable for scanning and tagging products.
Report incidents that could affect food or personnel safety to management in a timely manner.
Serve as a liaison between distribution center staff teams to streamline communication and minimize load delays.
Assist with moving and storing product as needed.
Assist with staging and preparing documentation for products and materials being picked up or shipped.
Drive process improvement initiatives to improve distribution center efficiency.
Create SOPs as needed to ensure consistent methods among forklift operators.
Provide inventory for forklift operators when needed or requested.
Perform other duties as assigned or required by the supervisor or customer.
Communicate updates to all leads and supervisors at the end of each shift.
Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Comply with quality production and food safety requirements.

Benefits

Medical, HSA, and FSA plans, plus dental and vision coverage options for employees and their families; coverage begins the first of the month following 60 days.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
401(k) with company match, beginning after the first paycheck.
Weekly perfect attendance bonus.
Employee Assistance Program.
Life insurance, AD&D insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Free uniforms.
Referral bonuses.
$750 night shift sign-on bonus.
$2.00 per hour night shift differential.