Dock Coordinator

PROTRANS INTERNATIONAL•Romulus, MI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dock Coordinator coordinates the receipt, storage, and shipment of incoming freight, along with data entry for floor transactions. The role helps maintain accurate inventory and warehouse operations, coordinates trailer movement and dock activity, and supports safe, efficient work practices. It also includes assisting with employee training and work direction, and providing performance feedback to the supervisor or manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and write in English.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence, reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and to address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Knowledge of TMS software.
Pass Protrans Forklift Performance Tests.
Thorough knowledge of loading and unloading trailers, including use of logistics bars.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds and hearing forklifts, nearby individuals, and surrounding environmental sounds.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak Spanish; Spanish and English may be required in some centers.

Responsibilities

Follow and ensure compliance with procedures for verifying shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and maintaining accurate warehouse inventory.
Coordinate receipt and processing of incoming freight, examine freight for damage, maintain inventory management and cycle counts, ensure inventory accuracy, and place freight in the proper location.
Coordinate movement of trailers within facility grounds and coordinate yard and dock checks.
Coordinate shipment preparation, including verifying part numbers, counting boxes and skids as needed, checking paperwork and bar coding, and matching trailer numbers with loads.
Inspect and report on the physical condition of the warehouse and equipment; escalate repair needs and requisitions for replacement equipment.
Coordinate warehouse activities with the supervisor or manager.
Support and comply with company policies and procedures to maintain a safe and healthy workplace, and participate in personnel safety and plant protection planning.
Keep the OS&D quarantine area organized and ensure procedures are followed.
Ensure material handlers have assignments and appropriate tools.
Identify and implement continuous-improvement initiatives to enhance the performance of the position, team, and company.
Manage multiple responsibilities or switch rapidly between tasks while maintaining productivity and accuracy.
Participate in interviews with the supervisor or manager present, train employees, plan and assign work, direct work, provide employee performance feedback to the supervisor or manager, and assist the Manager with complaints and problems.