Clorox

Dock Coordinator (Thur-Sat; 430a-5p)

Spring Hill, KS - USA Full time

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace

Your role at Clorox:

The Dock Coordinator is responsible for effectively directing PDC resources and time to deliver the day-to-day DC objectives. Successful candidate must be a strong team leader, highly influential within the team and possess business based decision-making skills. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential to this role.

In this role, you will:

Shipping Operations  

  • Perform all EMW/S4 functions regarding outbound shipments 

  • Perform daily preload list and send to PDC coordinators via email 

  • Communicate with inbound/Outbound Coordinators on product and trailer issues. Keep empty trailers in doors to keep shipping process flowing. 

  • Notify PDC lead and or Manager of forklift maintenance or battery issues needing repaired. 

  • Notify contracted company for need of snow removal.  

  • Notify PDC office if low on Chep, White wood, Asia and heat-treated pallets.  

 

Manages Shift Staffing on a Daily Basis  

  • Strong Communication between shifts, Fellow DCs and all associates 

  • Responsible for shift exchange communication  

  • Communication with scheduling ensure coverage between Shipping and PT based on amount of loads and number of lines running. 

  • Make ATO decisions based on business needs-whether to offer and how many people 

  • Gather appropriate resources for projects and improvement work. 

  • Communicate call ins to incoming DC as well as PDC Supervisor. 

  • Assign resources for various PDC tasks including cleaning drop lots or outside dock area. 

  • DCs are responsible to cover DC overtime. 

  

Strongly Supports our Core Value at the Site-Safety 

  • Encourages Safety observations by all PDC members. 

  • Oversees Safety within the team, continues to educate, train and driver safety initiatives. 

  • Reports incidents, conducts or participates in investigations, and helps to manage any incidents that occur. 

 

Strong communication with Customers 

  • Direct drivers and hostlers over the radio, phone, and face to face in a professional manner. 

  • Communicate with carrier dispatch in a professional manner. 

  • Positive working relationship with Production Supervisors or PDC Lead. 

Supports Quality at the plant 

  • Monitors quality within the department, ensuring load audits/seals and procedures are adhered too. 

  • Help Production ensure that all potentially bad quality finished goods are grouped together and placarded  

Drive Recognition Activity  

  • Suggests recognition through positive reinforcement of good behaviors. 

  • Encourages other to utilize Bravo system by setting the example. 

What we look for:

Leadership Skills 

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills-ability to relate to others in a way that supports mutual respect and accountability. 

  • Functions as a role model in demonstrating a commitment to Safety & Quality 

  • Willingness to establish good working relationship with all levels of workforce. 

  • Proven capability to influence & lead peers.

  • Ability and desire to manage standards & lead others to uphold them. 

General  

  • H.S. diploma or GED equivalent 

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (word, Excel,) Outlook, SAP and EWM/S4 (Vista) 

  • Ability to be flexible with business needs and work independently. 

  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement processes. 

  • Demonstrated a strong attention to detail. 

  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills & ability to review data to formulate solutions. 

Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive. Learn more.

Benefits we offer to help you be well and thrive:

  • Competitive compensation

  • Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international

  • Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being

  • Flexible work environment, depending on your role

  • Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing

  • Half-day Fridays, depending on your location

Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.

To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.