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Dock Foreman/Supervisor

The leader of the dock.

Every good organization needs a leader to run the docks. To excel as a Dock Foreman/Supervisor, you'll have to apply everything you learned “working on the docks” in order to successfully oversee and run the dock and warehouse operations. So if you'd like to orchestrate everything that goes on at the docks, then perhaps a career as a Dock Foreman/Supervisor is the right one for you.

How do I get to be a Dock Foreman/Supervisor?

Education
The position of Dock Foreman/Supervisor usually requires at least a high school education. Dock Foremen/Supervisors tend to be promoted “into” the position after working on the docks in another capacity.

Technical Training/Certification/Licensing
  • There is no formal training to become a Dock Foreman/Supervisor. This position is generally covered by on-the-job training.
  • Other Occupational Health and Safety (OH+S) training may be required (first aid, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems, etc.)
Physical/Medical
There are no specific physical/medical requirements to work as a Dock Foreman/Supervisor.

Language
There is no specific language requirement to work as a Dock Foreman/Supervisor.

Other Attributes
Supervisory and leadership skills, communication skills, knowledge of proper loading and securement practices, ability to interpret manifest and load information, and the ability to plan and organize work activities are useful skills.