Dock Supervisor - Nights
- St. John's, NL, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 2–5+ years of warehouse or dock experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Description
About the Role:
We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Dock Supervisor to oversee daily shipping and receiving operations. This role is essential to ensuring the efficient movement of freight within our terminal, supporting on-time deliveries and overall operational success.
Location: St John's, NL
Schedule: Nights, Sunday to Thursday from 6:00pm to 4:00am
Key Responsibilities:
Armour Transportation Systems has been connecting communities and businesses across Eastern Canada for generations. Built on a strong foundation of family values, Armour has grown into a trusted transportation and logistics company with a robust terminal network from Ontario through Atlantic Canada.
Our success is driven by the dedication of our people, a commitment to safety, and a focus on delivering reliable, customer-focused solutions. This approach has earned Armour national recognition as a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and a Top Fleet Employer.
In 2021, Armour became part of the Seaboard Transport Group of Companies, which is committed to preserving Armour’s legacy while continuing to invest in our people, our culture, and our future.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
About the Role:
We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Dock Supervisor to oversee daily shipping and receiving operations. This role is essential to ensuring the efficient movement of freight within our terminal, supporting on-time deliveries and overall operational success.
Location: St John's, NL
Schedule: Nights, Sunday to Thursday from 6:00pm to 4:00am
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and lead dock workers during loading and unloading
- Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments efficiently
- Ensure accuracy of shipments and proper documentation
- Maintain a safe working environment and enforce safety policies
- Schedule shifts and assign daily tasks to staff
- Communicate with drivers, warehouse staff, and management
- Monitor productivity and resolve operational issues
- Train new employees on procedures and equipment use
- Maintain clean and organized work environment
- Follow all company safety procedures and policies
- Work collaboratively with team members and supervisors
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2–5+ years of warehouse or dock experience
- Previous supervisory experience preferred
- Knowledge of shipping/receiving procedures
- Ability to operate forklifts (certification an asset)
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Armour Transportation Systems has been connecting communities and businesses across Eastern Canada for generations. Built on a strong foundation of family values, Armour has grown into a trusted transportation and logistics company with a robust terminal network from Ontario through Atlantic Canada.
Our success is driven by the dedication of our people, a commitment to safety, and a focus on delivering reliable, customer-focused solutions. This approach has earned Armour national recognition as a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and a Top Fleet Employer.
In 2021, Armour became part of the Seaboard Transport Group of Companies, which is committed to preserving Armour’s legacy while continuing to invest in our people, our culture, and our future.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Supervise dock workers and coordinate inbound and outbound freight, including loading, unloading, shipment accuracy, and documentation. Assign shifts and tasks, enforce safety procedures, train employees, communicate with operational teams, and address productivity or workflow issues.
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent and 2–5+ years of warehouse or dock experience are requested; previous supervisory experience is preferred. Candidates should know shipping and receiving procedures, be able to operate forklifts (certification is an asset), and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
- Dock Supervision
- Warehouse Operations
- Shipping and Receiving
- Freight Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Staff Scheduling
- Task Assignment
- Safety Compliance
- Shipment Accuracy
- Documentation
- Forklift Operation
- Employee Training
- Communication
- Productivity Monitoring
- Problem Solving
- Housekeeping
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Categories
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Management & Leadership
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Dock Operations
- Warehouse
- Shipping
- Receiving
- Freight
- Loading
- Unloading
- Inbound Shipments
- Outbound Shipments
- Shipment Documentation
- Forklift
- Forklift Certification
- Workplace Safety
- Safety Policies
- Shift Scheduling
- Task Assignment
- Employee Training
- Productivity Monitoring
- Terminal Operations
- Truck Transportation
- Logistics