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Tulsa, OK · On-site

$19 - $21.38/hr

About this Position The Loading Dock Manager will oversee the work of the loading dock to ensure efficient and safe movement of materials from dock by providing leadership, direction, and order to ...

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How much do loading dock supervisor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for loading dock supervisor in the United States is $24.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.47 and $27.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Loading Dock Supervisor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Loading Dock Supervisor, you need experience in warehouse operations, knowledge of shipping/receiving procedures, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory tracking software, and the safe operation of forklifts is typically required, and OSHA certification is advantageous. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help you manage staff and resolve logistical challenges effectively. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring efficient, safe, and accurate movement of goods within fast-paced distribution environments.

What are some common challenges faced by Loading Dock Supervisors, and how can they be effectively managed?

Loading Dock Supervisors often encounter challenges such as coordinating multiple shipments simultaneously, ensuring safety compliance, and managing tight schedules. Effective communication with warehouse staff, truck drivers, and logistics teams is crucial to prevent bottlenecks and minimize errors. Implementing clear procedures and staying organized helps supervisors maintain a smooth workflow, while regular safety training and equipment checks reduce accidents and downtime.

What are the responsibilities of a Loading Dock Supervisor?

A Loading Dock Supervisor oversees the daily operations of a facility's loading dock, ensuring the efficient and safe loading and unloading of goods. They manage dock staff, coordinate with shipping and receiving departments, and monitor inventory flow. Other key duties include enforcing safety protocols, scheduling shipments, maintaining equipment, and resolving any operational issues that arise. Their role is vital to keeping supply chain and warehouse activities running smoothly.

What is the difference between Loading Dock Supervisor vs Warehouse Supervisor?

Loading Dock SupervisorWarehouse Supervisor
Focuses on managing dock operations, overseeing loading/unloading, and coordinating freight movementOversees overall warehouse operations, including inventory, staff, and logistics
Typically requires certifications in safety and forklift operationOften requires broader logistics or supply chain certifications
Work environment is primarily dock areas and loading zonesWork environment includes entire warehouse facilities and office settings
Employer: logistics, distribution, retail warehousesEmployer: distribution centers, manufacturing, retail warehouses

The Loading Dock Supervisor primarily manages dock activities and freight handling, while the Warehouse Supervisor oversees overall warehouse operations. Both roles require safety certifications and involve logistics, but their scope and work environments differ. The Loading Dock Supervisor is more focused on dock-specific tasks, whereas the Warehouse Supervisor has broader responsibilities across the entire facility.

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Dock Supervisor

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago


Old Dominion Freight Line rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 161 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

3rd of 61 rated delivery companies


Job description

Are you someone who never rests on their laurels, always strives to go above and beyond, and is committed to keeping your PROMISES? Do you appreciate a company culture that is open, fosters work-life balance, and a dynamic team environment? Then Old Dominion is the home for you. We take pride in being the best in the industry, and from our humble beginnings we know that our People and our Family Spirit are the main ingredient in our secret sauce to success. At Old Dominion we are looking for individuals to join the OD Family that will provide innovative solutions and exceed expectations to keep OD the premier transportation solutions provider.

The Dock Supervisor plays a key role in overseeing daily operations, ensuring safety, and driving efficiency within Old Dominion's freight network. This position involves managing teams, utilizing innovative technology, and maintaining operational excellence in a company that has set industry standards since 1934. With a focus on growth, collaboration, and performance, this role is essential to the success of freight operations.

Old Dominion Freight Line is currently recruiting for a Dock Supervisor to join our OD Family Culture. This Supervisor role will successfully manage a shift or section in a service center while maintaining the department/shift and service center standards for safety, quality, efficiency, cost, service and delivery, training and development and housekeeping. The supervisor must complete the various company and government forms utilized in freight movement such as shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, inter-terminal movement forms (ITM's) and exception forms. Constantly uses OD's proprietary technology system permitting consistent monitoring of shipment locations as freight moves through the various terminals while communicating continuously throughout the day with associates, customers and team members verbally and through other computer operating systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and evaluate the safety of each employee on a daily basis

  • Monitor and evaluate the safe and efficient loading and unloading process of freight throughout the shift

  • Monitors, evaluates, and teaches employees safe lifting techniques as well as uses safe lifting as needed throughout the day

  • Monitor and maintain housekeeping within the shift to ensure safety and productivity

  • Manages, assigns and supervises dock employees in the area to ensure proper utilization of employees, equipment, loading and unloading while meeting OD and customer expectations

  • Manages all dock work schedules and time off requests

  • Closely works with the Operations Manager/Assistant SVC Manager and/or Service Center Manager to ensure alignment in meeting daily/weekly/monthly and yearly business objectives

  • Provide analyses, suggestions and ideas for the improvement of operations within the shift, department and facility

  • Provide positive and constructive feedback to employees on a continual basis regarding ROI, MPH, Stops per hour, return shipments, missed shipments, delivery/pick up errors, and overall productivity, etc. This also includes handling disciplinary actions needed at the discretion of the supervisor

  • Conduct daily inspections to ensure compliance with local state, federal, .federal safety regulations, as well as OSHA compliance, and DOT compliance

  • Ensure Compliance with local state, federal, federal safety regulations, as well as OSHA compliance, and DOT regulations

  • Ensures that 100% of trailers are loaded correctly to ensure safe transport of freight

  • Inspects trailers throughout the day for cleanliness and to ensure correct loading/unloading techniques are being used

  • Operates AS400 system, BLU system, DYMS and any other computer/internal freight monitoring systems used within the company to monitor freight movement

  • Complete forklift job training knowledge and uses a forklift as necessary within the service center

  • Conducts daily shift meetings

  • Make quick and informed decisions based on the volume levels and communicates schedule to affected employees

  • Inspects working conditions of tools and equipment needed for safe operation within the area and directs the correction of any improper or adverse condition that exists

  • Comprehends and ensures compliance with company and government regulations

  • Works assigned shift/s as needed, must be available to work depending upon customer pick-up and delivery scheduled

Qualifications:

  • High School Degree or equivalent. Some college preferred.

  • Bachelor's degree preferred

  • 2 years working operations experience preferably in the transportation industry

  • Supervisory experience preferred

  • Working knowledge of AS400, Microsoft Office, DYMS and BLU systems

  • Knowledge of general DOT regulations

  • Good verbal and written communication skills

Compensation Range:

The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training, skill level, and state/local wage requirements.

($75,552-$94,440)

Working Days:

Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Sunday

Working Shift:

AM

Work Days and Shift are estimates and are subject to change, at any given time, based on job scheduling and/or business levels. Any information listed regarding Days and Shifts shall be considered a guideline of expectations for the specific position at the time of posting.

Join the OD Family Today!
As a Full Time member of our Family, you and your family are eligible to receive:

  • Great Health Benefits including a Zero premium medical plan for employee only coverage

  • Vision & Dental

  • Short Term & Long Term Disability

  • Flex Spending Accounts

  • 401k Retirement plan with company match and additional company annual discretionary match opportunity

  • Life Insurance

  • Wellness Program

  • 12 Days Paid Time Off

  • 9 Paid Holidays including a birthday holiday

  • Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and Technicians

  • Training and growth opportunities to build a career

  • We prioritize our OD family of employees

  • Ability to advance through our promote from within philosophy

  • National Career Opportunities Available at our 260+ service centers

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, and/orgender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information,military status, Vietnam Era and/or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law(s).

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About Old Dominion Freight

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Old Dominion Freight Line, often referred to as Old Dominion or ODFL, is based out of Thomasville, North Carolina, in the United States and operates within the industry of Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) carrier services. Their services include regional, super-regional, and intrastate domestic shipping, assembly and distribution, container delivery, truckload brokerage, supply chain consulting, and expedited freight delivery. Established in 1934, Old Dominion has grown from a single truck running a 94-mile route in Virginia to a leading national LTL carrier with over 235 service centres.

Industry

Trucking

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Thomasville, NC, US

Year founded

1934