What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dock Coordinator position at Merchants Distributors, LLC?
Doc Coordinator
Port St Lucie Location
- Monitor and facilitate workflow to maximize efficient loading processes.
- Assist in mitigating obstacles presented during the loading process (i.e. locating pallets, getting pallets picked, and trailer issues).
- Must work in a safe manner adhering to all company safety guidelines.
- Assist in weekly load audits for quality and accuracy.
- Accountable for all pallets of all commodities being staged for loading.
- Assist customer service in the investigation of missing or mishandled pallets.
- Assist in assembling paperwork and verify that the proper trailer is backed into the dock for loading.
- Assist loaders in the loading of product on trailers in proper sequence, making sure that weight is distributed evenly and comply with government weight standards.
- Ensure leave times are met for all outbound loads.
- Assist Shipping Specialist with managing workflow for all docks.
- Assist audit team with checks for accuracy and quality of customer orders.
- May be required to operate a forklift, pallet jack, or other tasks as necessary.
- Must have excellent self-motivation.
- High school diploma required.
- 2-5 years of progressive distribution experience.
- Should possess excellent organizational and planning skills.
- Should have 2-5 years’ work experience as a loader (checker).
- Should possess excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Must be able to communicate with all employees and carriers honestly and with respect.
- Prior truck loading experience.
- Mainframe, Triceps, and PowerYard operational experience preferred.
- Ability to recognize, report, and mitigate improper loading techniques.