DOCK COORDINATOR RESUME EXAMPLE

Updated: Sep 25, 2025 - The Dock Coordinator cross-references load and load-out schedules to ensure deliveries and vendors are at the correct loading bay at the designated time. This position manages inventory, assists with unpacking and packing trucks, and ensures the security protocols are followed by all personnel. Additionally, this role works with the TED Conference team and external partners to maintain an organized workspace, communicate shipping inefficiencies, and ensure all orders are correctly labeled and staged for shipping.

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1. Dock Coordinator, Central Freight Solutions, Tulsa, OK

Job Summary:

  • Forward Moving Procedures to the homeowners for review and signature.
  • Schedule an additional Elevator Guard for the date and time of the homeowner's move-in/out.
  • Manage the online calendar to ensure scheduled moves have priority over the freight elevators.
  • Ensure the elevator is padded before moving
  • Complete a pre-inspection report of surrounding areas such as floors, walls, elevators, and doors.
  • Ensures that traffic is not blocked due to moving vans and trailers
  • Remove all padding and protection materials when the move is complete
  • Make sure the elevator is reset to "normal" run/status after the move is complete.
  • Report Move-In/Move-outs when completed, invoice and collect any charges from the owners, responsible party, or The Property.
  • Schedule ongoing/future deliveries for the property.
  • Check all contractors in/out of the loading dock including verifying that Architectural Approval was received if applicable and the proper insurance is on file.
  • Issue the vendor an ID badge and inform them of the "Contractor Rules" while onsite.
  • Advise the Vendor on where to park their vehicle and how to transport their supplies.


Skills on Resume:

  • Organizational Skills (Soft Skills)
  • Attention to Detail (Soft Skills)
  • Problem-Solving Abilities (Soft Skills)
  • Effective Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Technical Proficiency (Hard Skills)
  • Financial Management (Hard Skills)
  • Customer Service (Soft Skills) 

2. Dock Coordinator, Riverside Logistics, Richmond, VA

Job Summary:

  • Handles routine of P.U.D. routes
  • Assign trailers to routes
  • Tracks training of crew
  • Monitor exceptions on unloading manifest.
  • Safely operates a forklift to load and unload freight
  • Prepares, moves and secures freight in and out of the trailer
  • Moves and/or handles hazardous materials in compliance with all federal, state, local laws
  • Maintains communication with supervisor to confirm freight is being loaded and unloaded accurately
  • Makes and breaks up sets of trailers by using and handling a converter gear
  • Inspects forklift equipment such as forks, tires, lights, brakes, propane, oil, and water
  • Performs minor repairs such as installing a light bulb and other light maintenance repairs
  • Positions, blocks, braces and/or uses tie rope around items to secure cargo during transit.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Operational Planning (Hard Skills)
  • Logistics Coordination (Hard Skills)
  • Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Forklift Operation (Hard Skills)
  • Hazardous Material Handling (Hard Skills)
  • Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Equipment Maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Problem-Solving Abilities (Soft Skills)

3. Dock Coordinator, Precision Cargo Services, Savannah, GA

Job Summary:

  • Adhere to all required safety requirements
  • Adhere to all factory and department policies and procedures
  • Work to continually improve plant systems, processes, procedures and results
  • Utilize process improvement techniques, tools and procedures
  • Adhere to good housekeeping standards and good manufacturing practices
  • Coordinate drop trailer program
  • Greet drivers for pick-ups when needed
  • Track damaged product movements in SAP
  • Reconcile shipping and open orders
  • Assist with explaining the insurance requirements and/or procedures for Architectural Approval.
  • Handle all Resident Complaints in regard to Vendor Activities while onsite.


Skills on Resume:

  • Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Policy Adherence (Hard Skills)
  • Process Improvement (Hard Skills)
  • SAP Proficiency (Hard Skills)
  • Quality Control (Hard Skills)
  • Logistics Coordination (Hard Skills)
  • Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Conflict Resolution (Soft Skills) 

4. Dock Coordinator, Evergreen Freight Systems, Boise, ID

Job Summary:

  • Moving and stacking bundles up to 30lbs each 
  • Distributing newspapers to independent contractors 
  • Delivering newspapers to subscribers
  • Assisting with the orientation of new contractors
  • Coordinating dock activities for shipments to Retail stores and transfers
  • Ensuring the product is adequately wrapped and properly labeled
  • Verifying that the load is accurate and complete and securing the load prior to departure.
  • Communicating any shipping and loading opportunities to SAP and Plant management
  • Ensure loading dock processes are adhered to at all times
  • Maintain cleanliness of lthe loading dock
  • Verify Permission to Enter by the Resident before granting access to keys and/or the floor.
  • Ensure that the Vendor completes their work and checks out by the Dock closing time.


Skills on Resume:

  • Physical Stamina (Hard Skills)
  • Distribution Management (Hard Skills)
  • Contractor Training (Soft Skills)
  • Logistics Coordination (Hard Skills)
  • Quality Assurance (Hard Skills)
  • SAP Proficiency (Hard Skills)
  • Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)

5. Dock Coordinator, Atlas Shipping Group, Memphis, TN

Job Summary:

  • Cross-referencing load and load-out schedules to ensure the delivery or vendor is in the right loading bay and expected at that day and time
  • Ensure that TED's security protocols are followed by everyone at all times
  • Receive inventory or deliveries from trucks, assist with unpacking and packing of trucks
  • Liaise with vendors and delivery services
  • Interpret floor plans and banquet orders to move and place inventory from the loading area into the event space
  • Maintain a safe and organized workspace
  • Keep a detailed inventory of items, labeling and preparing for storage at the end of the event.
  • Work with the TED Conference team and external partners and stakeholders to ensure the success of conference programming
  • Collaborate with the Order Processing Manager to create efficiencies in the shipping/loading dock processes
  • Communicate any shipping or loading dock inefficiencies
  • Ensure all orders to be shipped are labeled correctly with the necessary shipping documents
  • Ensure all orders are staged in the designated shipping zones


Skills on Resume:

  • Schedule Coordination (Hard Skills)
  • Security Protocol Enforcement (Hard Skills)
  • Inventory Management (Hard Skills)
  • Vendor Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Spatial Organization (Hard Skills)
  • Safety Practices (Hard Skills)
  • Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Process Optimization (Hard Skills)
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