Dock Manager

You belong at Day & Ross.

Dock Manager
Full-time: Day Shift | Sunday-Thursday | Occasional Fridays
Decatur, GA

Dock manager is responsible for ensuring service to customers is met, and costs to the company are minimized through the scheduling of dock staff, loading and unloading of freight, pick-up and delivery of freight, managing claims, and updating records system.

How You’ll Help

- Supervise dock staff to ensure the freight is unloaded, and reloaded accurately and efficiently, and ready for delivery/departure according to schedule.
- Determine appropriate level of staffing based on freight requirements and arrange for staff through external agencies if required.
- Ensure employees follow the Company rules and regulations, including freight handling procedures, required documentation, safety, and employee performance.
- Monitor incoming freight to schedule employees as required and arrange for any special handling of incoming goods.
- Operate and maintain material handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- Input bills into computer.
- Operate dock function within budgeted cost per cwt. limits.
- Maintain a clean, orderly operation.
- Ensure freight is sorted and handled accurately and carefully to prevent claims or misdirected shipments.
- Ensure dock workers are maintaining performance levels.
- Interact with customers and drivers in a professional manner.
- Other duties as required.

Your Skills & Experience:

- Minimum of a high school Diploma or GED, with experience preferred.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in transportation or warehouse operations, with preference for dock operations.
- Proven leadership experience in transportation or related industry is a strong asset.
- Advanced verbal communication skills (English and Spanish are both an asset).
- Strong computer proficiency: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, web-based applications, RF scanners; TMW experience is a strong asset.
- Knowledge of industry-related equipment, including forklifts, lift jacks, trailers, etc.

To apply, visit our Careers page at dayross.com .

If you’re chosen for the role, you’ll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. You’ll only be contacted if you’re selected for an interview.

About Day & Ross

From a single truckload of potatoes in the 1950s to a fleet of thousands, Day & Ross has grown to become one of the largest transportation and logistics providers in North America. With over 7,500 team members on and off the road in the US and Canada, we offer a diversified portfolio of freight and delivery solutions, including LTL, Truckload, Residential, Dedicated Fleet Solutions, and Logistics.

We believe our people are our greatest strength. For over a decade, we’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We’ve also been named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018. Our recognition reflects the family values we share with our parent company, McCain Foods Limited.

As a federally regulated employer, Day & Ross fully supports the principles of employment equity and encourages all qualified members of the designated groups to apply. Day & Ross is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities and meeting their needs in a timely manner. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and by meeting our accessibility requirements under Accessible Canada Regulations and in alignment with our business practices, capabilities, and values.