Loading Dock Coordinator (Rotating Shifts) #2206-107450-01

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The Aviation Department is seeking a coordinator to manage loading dock operation activities in the basement hallways and receiving areas of the terminal at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The loading dock coordinator ensures dock users comply with regulations and safety standard/practices.  Responsibilities include maintaining a safe and clean environment while planning, directing and controlling usage of the loading dock.

1. Work with tenant company representatives and stakeholders to manage schedule and new dock deliveries in scheduling software.  Maintain the dock schedule to stagger deliveries and avoid long wait times.
2. Maintain open communications with tenant company representatives, and resolve issues as they occur to streamline deliveries.
3. Oversee and coordinate activities of drivers while they are in the dock perimeter.
4. Observe drivers unloading trucks to ensure they follow safe practices.  Maintain communication and situational awareness with delivery drivers to ensure the drivers unload and deliver goods in a timely manner. 
5. Communicate and enforce rules of dock with all users. Keep paper copies onsite to distribute as needed to those who are unaware of the rules.
6. Ensure that dock area is kept free of debris including empty crates, pallets, kegs and trash, to maintain an orderly environment.  Contact tenant company representatives housekeeping contractor as needed.
7. Report safety hazards, and unsafe practices and procedures to tenant company representatives, and the Terminal Property Manager.
8. Maintain records of preventative maintenance of dock equipment.
9. Drive the truck drivers from the truck hold area (at end of Rental Car Road) to the loading dock, and back to the truck holding area.
10. Ensure construction contractors do not impede loading dock entrance and roadway.
11. Walk the terminal basement hallways to identify unsafe practices and safety hazards. Report problems to tenant company representatives, and the Terminal Property Manager.  [10% of time]
12. Walk through terminal building and ramp area (closest to the terminal) to identify safety hazards (e.g. equipment left without oversight or protection), facility deficiencies (for ADA compliance), and needed repairs (e.g. broken seats). 

High School Graduate or Equivalent and three years related work experience

OR

Associate's Degree and one year related work experience

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Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

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