How to hire a freight loading supervisor

How to hire a freight loading supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step freight loading supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a freight loading supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new freight loading supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your freight loading supervisor job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a freight loading supervisor for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect freight loading supervisor also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents freight loading supervisor salaries for various positions.

   Type of Freight Loading Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Freight Loading Supervisor		$19-54
   Boss	A boss is responsible for leading the team in performing project operations, designating tasks, and resolving issues and discrepancies that may arise. These leaders implement corporate decisions for the business' best interests and client satisfaction... Show more	$12-19
   Stock Manager	A stock manager works in warehouses, manufacturing units, or retail stores. They maintain product inventories through computer systems... Show more	$41-78

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Sales Floor
   • Back Stock
   • POS
   • Shipping Receiving
   • Sales Associates
   • Stock Room
   • Government Regulations
   • Freight Flow
   • Product Knowledge
   • Safety Procedures
   • DOT
   • Back Room
   • LTL
   • Unload Freight

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage productivity reports for all employees and ensure accurate inventory levels through WMS computer warehousing systems and maintain all receiving billing.
   • Manage productivity reports for all employees and ensure accurate inventory levels through WMS computer warehousing systems and maintain all receiving billing.
   • Contribute the reduction in shrink by following company guidelines with EAS tags.
   • Unload, process, and properly secure any merchandise needing EAS tags from all incoming freight.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your freight loading supervisor job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A freight loading supervisor can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, freight loading supervisors' average salary in florida is 41% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level freight loading supervisors 64% less than senior-level freight loading supervisors.
   • Certifications. A freight loading supervisor with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a freight loading supervisor's salary.

   Average freight loading supervisor salary

   $68,270yearly

   $32.82 hourly rate

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   Entry-level freight loading supervisor salary

   $41,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a freight loading supervisor job description

   A freight loading supervisor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a freight loading supervisor job description:

   Freight loading supervisor job description example

   The Freight Supervisor-PT is an Operations supplemental part-time position. Responsible for managing activities of the front-line hourly employees and/or Drivers in either a Distribution Center or End-of-Line Terminal. They will also lead teams and utilize available resources such as manpower and equipment to move freight in the safest and most cost effective manner to meet or exceed customer expectations and to achieve service center and company goals. (This is a Part-Time position limited to 25 hours per week.)
   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
   
   * Communicate company safety program enforces safety rules and compliance with all government regulations. Maintain a safe work environment at all times.
   * Interact daily with internal and external customers to deliver exceptional customer service to meet and exceed customer expectations and provide on-time and quality delivery of freight.
   * Collaborate with interdepartmental teams and other functions to achieve work objectives and ensure seamless movement of freight.
   * Supervise and direct all activities of dockworkers/drivers and other support staff engaged in the loading and unloading of freight.
   * Prepare and plan daily utilization of resources to ensure a consistent and efficient operation.
   * Conduct effective employee pre-shift meetings.
   * Supervise and observe the loading of trucks to determine conformance to loading patterns to prevent damage to freight during transit and that the safe operation of the truck will not be jeopardized.
   * Utilize independent judgment and effectively recommend personnel actions in accordance with company policy, procedures and contractual language.
   * Completes necessary paperwork/data input accurately and in a timely manner to ensure an efficient and steady flow of information.
   * Manage work assignments, monitor performance and provide training on duties, policies and procedures.
   * Utilize work method programs for training and education to motivate employees to improve performance and quality of work.
   * Communicate clear performance expectations to ensure high-performance work environment and proactively provide specific, balanced and timely coaching/feedback to reinforce and encourage high performance and promote a culture of teamwork.
   * Maintain knowledge of applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA).
   * Interact with facility, City, Office & Yard Operations, along with clerical personnel, to properly service customer shipments in a timely/cost effective fashion.
   
   COMPETENCIES
   
   * High Levels of Integrity and Trust - Adheres to moral, ethical, and professional standards, regulations, and organizational policies; keeps commitments to promised actions.
   * Composed in Extreme Pressure Situations - Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition (e.g., experiencing time pressure, conflict, or job ambiguity); handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.
   * Prioritizes Key Tasks - Identifies more critical and less critical activities and tasks; adjusts priorities when appropriate.
   * Focused on Customers - Ensuring that the internal or external customer's perspective is a driving force behind strategic priorities, business decisions, organizational processes, and individual activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs; promoting and operationalizing customer service as a value.
   * Effective Planner - Plans work for team and self to create efficiencies.
   * Great at Motivating Others - Motivating increased employee effort by communicating a compelling view of the organization's purpose and its future state in a way that helps others understand the importance of their contributions and feel how outcomes will be different when progress is achieved.
   * Effective Time Management - Effectively managing one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
   * Perseveres Through Difficult Times - Demonstrates an understanding of own emotional triggers, strengths, and development needs as well as the impact of own behavior on others.
   * Highly Effective Communication Skills - Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others.
   * Skilled Problem Solver - Has operational capacity that allows an understanding and ability to work through the challenges of the position.
   * Goal Oriented - ambitious in nature, working to better the team as a whole by exceeding key metrics.
   * Delegates Effectively - Identifying and leveraging opportunities to accelerate results and build capability by assigning tasks and decision-making responsibilities to individuals or teams with clear boundaries, expectations, support, and follow-up.
   * Develops Subordinates - Planning and supporting the development of individuals' knowledge, skills, and abilities so that they can fulfill current or future job responsibilities more effectively.
   * Action Oriented - Ability to learn quickly and apply learning when decisions need to be made and work is being accomplished.
   
   BENEFITS
   
   * Competitive pay based on experience
   
   MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
   
   * High School graduate or equivalent.
   * Effective organizational, planning and prioritization skills.
   * Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
   * Demonstrated Leadership and supervisory capabilities.
   * Must be flexible, willing to work any schedule, including weekends and holidays, in all types of weather.
   
   PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
   
   * Bachelor's degree in transportation, business or related area.
   * Knowledge of local applicable collective bargaining agreements.
   * Proven knowledge of computer applications (MS office).
   * Experience in the transportation industry with deep knowledge of operations and logistics.
   
   WORKING CONDITIONS
   
   Environmental working conditions vary and employee may encounter vibration, noise, odors, and extremes in temperature and wind as well as exposure to varied weather, varied surfaces, sharp edges, varied lighting and confined and congested areas and occasionally exposure to petroleum-based products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, oil, and grease.
   
   PHYSICAL DEMANDS
   
   The position requires the ability to stand, walk, and maintain balance for extensive periods of time. Occasionally sit. Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as typing and keying. Continually speaking and hearing, giving and receiving directions. Occasional lifting, pushing/pulling, carrying 10 lbs of supplies and materials is required.
   
   Yellow Corporation, along with all subsidiary companies, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find freight loading supervisors for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your freight loading supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit freight loading supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with freight loading supervisor candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new freight loading supervisor

   Once you've found the freight loading supervisor candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new freight loading supervisor first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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