What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Dock Supervisor position at Red Rover Recruitment?
About the Role
We are seeking a hands-on Warehouse / Dock Supervisor to lead daily dock operations and ensure the safe, accurate, and efficient movement of goods. This role is a mix of floor leadership and administrative coordination—you’ll spend time both on the dock and in the office driving performance, safety, and inventory accuracy.
This role requires coverage across 6 days per week, with flexibility to work all 6 days as needed. Opportunities may exist to optimize scheduling and reduce total hours based on internal workflow adjustments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily dock operations, including workflow, scheduling, and team assignments
- Supervise and support Hi-Lo (forklift) operators to ensure safe and efficient material handling
- Monitor loading/unloading activities to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with procedures
- Conduct inventory checks, cycle counts, and resolve discrepancies
- Ensure proper product handling, labeling, pallet configuration, and storage (FIFO)
- Inspect inbound/outbound shipments and trailers for quality and safety standards
- Identify and correct damaged materials, pallets, or packaging
- Maintain warehouse cleanliness and enforce safety standards at all times
- Review and manage key documentation (Get Tickets, Ship Scans, Move Sheets, Adjustment Sheets)
- Support month-end inventory and reporting activities
- Train, coach, and evaluate team members, including performance reviews
- Ensure compliance with all company safety, quality, and operational policies
Qualifications & Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3 years of warehouse experience, including forklift (Hi-Lo) operation
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a warehouse or dock environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Solid communication and interpersonal skills
- Basic computer proficiency and experience with warehouse systems
- Ability to step in as backup for Traffic or Warehouse Supervisor when needed
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000