Dock Supervisor

Dohrn Transfer is your complete Midwestern transportation partner. We offer less-than-truckload, truckload and value-added services throughout our 10-state service area. Our family operated company provides the attention and flexibility that only a regional carrier can, backed by excellence in service and powerful logistical tools.

Dohrn is seeking a Full Time Outbound Dock Supervisor at our Peru, Il terminal

Schedule: Monday - Friday, OVERNIGHT

MULTILPLE START TIMES AVAILABLE: 

9p start

7p start

Wage: $65k/yr

Dohrn offers great benefits including health insurance, short/long term disability, voluntary life and much more

• Provide training, supervision, feedback, and discipline for hourly Operations team members

• Route City operation

• Manage the daily performance of the City Pickup and Delivery Operation for optimal safety, performance, on-time Service, cost control, and claims prevention

• Ensure On-time Delivery service in accordance with the organizational goals by ensuring pick-ups and deliveries are made timely, efficiently, and returns are kept to a minimum

• Monitor Line Haul operation

• Monitor Dock performance and efficiency and adjust manpower as needed

• Solve problems regarding lost and missing freight

• Communicate efficiently with other departments to ensure a successful operation

• Work in a safe and professional manner so as to reduce personal risks and risk to fellow employees

• Report all facility problems to the Facility Maintenance Department

• Comply with federal, state, and company regulations

• Process all paperwork daily associated with the execution of the job

• Work in a positive, supportive, and cooperative way at all times

• Perform other duties as needed

• A minimum age of 18

• High School completion or equivalent

• Valid Driver License

• Supervisory experience required

• Ability to work any shift

• Must have the knowledge and ability to perform all Operations jobs in the Terminal including Dock, Dispatch, Warehouse, and Routing

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong leadership skills

• Detail-oriented, organized

• Must meet all physical requirements

• Must have certification in forklift safety and hazardous material handling

• Ability to multi-task and react to change productively

• Excellent attendance

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Visual Acuity including regular use of items including a computer screen or monitor

• Lifting various types of materials will be required: cartons, bags, cylinders, boxes, crates, drums, pipe, bars, rugs, etc

• Common material handling tools will be used: forklifts, carts, dollies, banding machines, shrink wrap tubes, pallet jacks, and tow motors

• Standing, walking, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, carrying, bending at the waist, reaching, and lifting both above and below waist level will be required

• Must be physically capable of operating a forklift, pallet jack, load lock and two-wheel handcart

• Will be required to lift up, set down, slide or move weight unassisted that could exceed 80 pounds

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on a frequent basis and 100+ lbs. on an infrequent basis

• Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time

• Must have the ability to safely enter and exit trailers, vans, flatbeds, forklifts and tractors

• Must have the ability to work around and operate motorized equipment

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job as specified in the job description

• May be exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures and dusty conditions in the dock environment; must be able to perform essential functions in these conditions

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.