Dock Supervisor Jobs

Dock Supervisor jobs are open across freight, warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing, from entry-level team lead to senior operations roles, with specializations in inbound receiving, outbound shipping, and cross-dock coordination. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles16
Top stateNew Jersey
Top employerAAA Cooper Transportation
Top cityTrenton, NJ
Top industryEnergy
Companies hiring9

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Supervisor: Dock (C-Shift, MON - THU, 8:00PM - 6:30AM)
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Supervisor: Dock (C-Shift, MON - THU, 8:00PM - 6:30AM)
DSV
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$70k - $75k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Cross Dock Warehouse Supervisor
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Cross Dock Warehouse Supervisor
Midwest Refrigerated Services, INC
Allenton, Wisconsin
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$60k - $70k/yr
High school diploma or GED
201-500

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Supervisor Operations (Pinney Dock)
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Supervisor Operations (Pinney Dock)
Kinder Morgan
Ashtabula, Ohio
Logistics & Fleet Management
Procurement & Supply Chain
Supply Chain
Warehouse Operations
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Dock Supervisor | Warehouse Supervisor
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Dock Supervisor | Warehouse Supervisor
AAA Cooper Transportation
Jacksonville, Florida
Logistics & Inventory
Manufacturing Operations
Warehouse Operations
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Dock Supervisor | Warehouse Supervisor
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Dock Supervisor | Warehouse Supervisor
AAA Cooper Transportation
Charleston, South Carolina
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Dock Supervisor Job Market

Who's Hiring

AAA Cooper Transportation8 open roles
DSV1 open role
Advatix1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Energy

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in dock supervisor jobs.

  • 2 or more years of dock, warehouse, or logistics supervisory experience
  • Forklift certification and hands-on experience operating dock equipment
  • Familiarity with warehouse management systems and shipping software
  • Ability to coordinate inbound and outbound freight schedules and carriers
  • Strong knowledge of DOT regulations and workplace safety standards
  • High school diploma or GED required, associate degree preferred by some employers

Tips for Your Dock Supervisor Job Search

Tailor your resume to dock operations

Highlight specific metrics like throughput rates, team size you've overseen, and any safety record improvements you drove. Generic warehouse experience blurs together on a dock supervisor resume, concrete operational outcomes make yours stand out to hiring managers scanning quickly.

List your forklift and equipment certifications

Dock supervisor postings almost always screen for OSHA forklift certification and familiarity with dock levelers, seals, and restraint systems. Put certifications in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so recruiters don't have to hunt for them.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists dock supervisor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings that match your freight type

LTL, FTL, intermodal, and cold-chain docks have different day-to-day demands. Search for openings that name the freight type you know best, hiring managers favor candidates who already understand their specific cargo constraints and carrier relationships.

Prepare for scenario-based interview questions

Dock supervisor interviews frequently test how you handle a missed carrier window, a short-staffed shift, or a receiving discrepancy. Walk through a real situation you managed, what you decided, and the outcome, vague answers about process cost candidates this role regularly.

Negotiate shift differential and overtime terms

Many dock operations run overnight or weekend shifts with separate pay structures. Before accepting an offer, clarify which shifts you're assigned, how differential pay is calculated, and whether overtime is mandatory, these details vary significantly by facility and employer.

Dock Supervisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most dock supervisors?

The companies hiring the most dock supervisors right now include AAA Cooper Transportation, DSV, and Advatix, with the largest share of openings in New Jersey, Florida, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Distribution centers, third-party logistics providers, and large retail fulfillment operations tend to post the highest volume of dock supervisor roles consistently throughout the year.

How do you become a dock supervisor?

Most dock supervisors start as dock workers, forklift operators, or receiving clerks and build experience with daily freight operations before moving into a lead or supervisory role. Earning an OSHA forklift certification, learning your facility's warehouse management system, and demonstrating reliable attendance and accuracy with shipment documentation are the practical steps employers look for before promoting someone into a supervisor position.

Can you get hired as a dock supervisor with little experience?

Some employers will hire candidates into a dock supervisor role with limited direct supervisory experience if you have strong floor-level logistics or warehouse experience and can show you've informally led a team or trained new workers. Smaller distribution centers and regional freight carriers are more open to developing candidates from within than large national operations, which typically require documented supervisory experience before considering you.

What does the dock supervisor interview process look like?

Dock supervisor interviews typically start with a phone screen focused on your logistics background and shift availability, followed by an in-person interview with an operations manager or HR representative. Expect scenario-based questions about handling carrier delays, managing short-staffed shifts, and resolving receiving discrepancies. Some employers include a facility walkthrough so you can demonstrate familiarity with dock equipment and talk through how you'd organize a typical shift.

Where can I find and apply to dock supervisor jobs?

You can find and apply to dock supervisor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level, freight type, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.

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