Dock Coordinator

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Dock Coordinator is the heartbeat of the warehouse floor. This role is responsible for the systematic flow of all inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring that the right carriers/loads are at the right doors at the right time. You will serve as the primary point of contact between drivers, warehouse personnel, and the office to maintain a safe, organized, and efficient yard and dock area.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Documentation & Compliance: Verify manifests and laydown sheets for accuracy. Ensure all driver logs and safety checklists are completed before departure.
• Make sure all the TMC are distributed by Thursday each week. Find locations for any left in the back.
• Deliver papers to the Aiken Post office
• Keep up with the vans and forklift maintenance, checklist and cleanliness 
• Inventory Coordination: Communicate with carriers and dock worker.
• Communicate with Single Copy Manager on any rack repairs, store questions from drivers, carrier bag count, and any problems with paperwork.
• Get things ready for any events that need to use the van.
• System Management: use Newzware and Teams
• Organize and maintain the warehouses and circulation staging area.
• Safety & Security: Enforce dock safety protocols (e.g., trailer chalking, glad-hand locks, and PPE requirements). Inspect trailers for damage or debris before loading.
• Problem Solving: Resolve scheduling conflicts, late arrivals, or OS&D (Over, Short, and Damaged) issues in real-time.
• Run down routes

• Other duties as assigned by management
• Manage the Dock Worker and Contractors

Requirements, minimum education level, and experience:

• High school diploma or GED preferred

• Six months related experience

• Must be able to transport newsprint materials weighing 30 to 50 pounds and push loaded warehouse carts weighing up to 750 pounds

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have excellent attendance and punctuality record

• Must be flexible regarding work schedule (nights and weekends)

• Able to interact with people in a professional manner

• Adhere to department safety policies and practices

• Must have driver's license

Physical Requirements, Work Environment and Travel:

• Ability to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, bend and stoop, perform moderate lifting (30 – 50 pounds), and pushing carts weighing up to 750 pounds.

• This worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, which may provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.