Dock Coordinator Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

Dock Coordinator George P. Johnson Experience Marketing Nashville, TN Our Opportunity GPJ is hiring a Dock Coordinator to join our growing team. This role is on-site, requiring you to report to our Smyrna, TN office location a minimum of 5 days per week. Your Role In the Dock Coordinator role, you are responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the loading and unloading docks. This role ensures the efficient and safe handling of goods, coordinates with various departments, and maintains accurate records of shipments. You play a key role in ensuring timely and accurate receipt and dispatch of goods.

Your Skills Loading and Unloading Operations:

Oversee the loading and unloading of shipments. Ensure that goods are handled safely and efficiently. Verify the accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipments.

Coordination and Communication:

Coordinate with warehouse staff, drivers, and other departments to ensure smooth operations. Communicate with suppliers and carriers regarding shipment schedules and issues. Provide updates to management on dock operations and potential issues.

Safety and Compliance:

Ensure all dock operations comply with company policies and safety regulations. Conduct regular safety inspections and address any hazards or violations. Train staff on safe handling procedures and the use of equipment.

Record Keeping and Documentation:

Maintain accurate records of all shipments, including receipts, dispatches, and returns. Prepare and submit reports on dock operations and inventory levels. Ensure proper documentation of damaged or missing goods.

Inventory Management:

Assist in inventory counts and reconciliation. Coordinate the staging and storage of goods in the warehouse. Monitor inventory levels and report discrepancies to management.

Equipment Maintenance:

Ensure that all dock equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, are in good working condition. Schedule and oversee regular maintenance and repairs of equipment. Report any equipment malfunctions or needs for replacement.

Problem-Solving:

Address and resolve issues related to dock operations, such as delays, damages, or discrepancies. Implement solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness of dock operations. Proactively identify areas for improvement and recommend changes to management. Your Competencies Solution Oriented – Even with tight project budget management practices, you focus on the desired outcome and are ready with multiple solutions in order to reach the end goal. Thoroughness – Ensure your work (and if applicable, the work of others) is complete and accurate. You can spot when details were overlooked, and take the initiative to complete the project, following up to ensure agreements / commitments are on track or have been fulfilled. When details are ambiguous, you ask questions to confirm you understand the expectations. Team members can easily follow your work, understand where you left off, and what comes next. You are prepared and organized for meetings and presentations. Urgency – Decisive, responsive, and fast acting you achieve goals quickly both when working on your own and in collaboration with others. You demonstrate adaptability and agility when making on-the-spot decisions never sacrificing quality or work interactions. Cool under pressure. For the sake of time, you are able to eliminate unnecessary steps and use network resources to aid in project completion. Your Experience Experience & Education High School Diploma 2 (+) years of industry related experience. Proof of certification for forklift operation. Travel & Mobility Ability to travel 5% Your Impact In your role, you will have influence and responsibility over: Operating heavy machinery to safely move product loads around the facility, including loading onto trucks. Communicating upstream and downstream to all relevant stakeholders regarding project workload, inventory, and changes as necessary. Utilizing GPJ inventory systems to track, manage, label, and account for all GPJ client-owned inventory. Working well in a deadline-driven and frequently stressful environment. Who We Are GPJ is the world leader in experiential marketing. Our 29 global offices are filled with fearless people dreaming up ideas that are transforming industries and bringing the most respected brands to life in powerfully, exciting ways. We are a part of the Project Worldwide family. An independent, employee-owned global network of complementary, wholly owned agencies. You read that “employee-owned” part, right? You heard us correctly. You work hard, she works hard, we all work hard… we all succeed and reap the rewards. We have an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – providing our employees with an ownership interest. We thought you would want to know that. In fact, there is a lot more you would want to know about us, like our FTO policy (no more “accruing” time off), our employer matching 401(k) plan (no vesting period), our “no employee contribution” healthcare option. But we are getting ahead of ourselves here, let’s talk about this exciting opportunity first and we can fill you in on our perks & benefits later. GPJ is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected class. In addition to federal law requirements, GPJ complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. GPJ expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on any protected class.