2nd Shift Dock Coordinator / Scheduler Brownstown, MI 3PL Warehouse Operations
Position Summary: Coordinates inbound and outbound trailer scheduling and dock operations at a third-party logistics (3PL) facility, serving as the primary point of contact for carrier drivers and customer representatives to ensure efficient, on-time loading and unloading.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Schedule and manage inbound/outbound, and balancing dock door availability
  • Communicate directly with truck drivers, carriers, and dispatchers to confirm arrival times, gate/check-in procedures, and load/unload status
  • Serve as point of contact for shipment status updates, ETAs, and exception handling (delays, detention, rescheduling)
  • Assign trailers to appropriate dock doors based on product type, order priority, and warehouse layout
  • Monitor real-time dock activity and proactively resolve bottlenecks, conflicts, or scheduling gaps
  • Maintain accurate records of check-in/check-out times, trailer seals, BOLs, and detention/demurrage documentation
  • Coordinate with warehouse operations, inventory, and transportation teams to align dock activity with pick/pack and put-away schedules
  • Enforce yard and safety protocols for drivers on-site (PPE, trailer spotting, yard traffic flow)
  • Escalate recurring carrier or customer issues to management with supporting data
Required Qualifications:
  • 13+ years of experience in warehouse, transportation, or 3PL dock/yard operations
  • Strong verbal communication skills; comfortable speaking directly with drivers and team members throughout the day
  • Experience with WMS, TMS, or dock scheduling platforms preferred
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Working knowledge of BOLs, freight documentation, and carrier basics
  • Proficiency in Excel/MS Office preferred
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in cross-dock, distribution, or logistics environments Familiarity with detention/demur-rage billing processes

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Level

Mid

Location

Flat Rock, MI

Occupation

Cargo and Freight Agents

Industry

General Warehousing and Storage

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