Yard and Dock Coordinator – 1st Shift

GXO Logistics, Inc.

. Serve as the primary point of contact for all dock-related activities .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating dock and yard activities while ensuring adherence to safety standards and operational efficiency. Proficient in using Microsoft Office 365 and Google Suite for communication and documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Dock CoordinationSafety Standards ComplianceTrailer Docking ProceduresStrong Communication SkillsYard Management Systems (YMS)

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Hard Skills

Trailer Anatomy KnowledgeDocking ProceduresMechanical AptitudeSafety Program EnforcementManual Lifting Equipment Use

Soft Skills

Customer Service ExcellenceCross-Functional CommunicationSituational Awareness

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office 365Google SuiteYard Management Systems (YMS)Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Industry Keywords

Warehouse EnvironmentDistributionTransportationDock Operations7S Workplace Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary point of contact for all dock-related activities
Coordinate the safe, efficient, and timely movement of trailers in and out of the facility
Champion operational safety and support the use of hand tools and dock-related equipment
Coordinate trailer movements to support daily operational priorities
Manage and sequence trailer docking, release, and yard flow
Monitor dock conditions and exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions are identified
Follow proper escalation procedures
Partner with site operations, transportation, yard services, and customer-facing teams
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders while maintaining customer service excellence
Ensure dock activities align with process guidelines, safety standards, and site SWIs
Support dock and yard organization according to 7S workplace standards
Conduct visual inspections to identify risks, inefficiencies, or potential delays
Use Microsoft Office 365 and Google Suite tools to track activity, communicate updates, and document issues
Provide coverage and operational support to site leadership and Lead peers as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience working in a warehouse, distribution, dock, yard, or transportation-related environment
Demonstrated ability to coordinate dock or yard activities in a fast-paced operation
Working knowledge of trailer docking, release procedures, and trailer anatomy
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and across varied terrain
Proven ability to follow defined processes, safety standards, and escalation protocols
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage in daily customer-facing and cross-functional interactions
Comfort using Microsoft Office 365 and/or Google Suite applications
Previous experience in a lead, coordinator, or informal leadership role preferred
Exposure to safety programs, yard management systems (YMS), or WMS environments preferred
Experience supporting or enforcing safe work practices and stop-work authority preferred
Mechanical aptitude or familiarity with basic hand tools and dock equipment preferred
Ability to work extended time outdoors in varying weather conditions
Ability to stand, walk, and traverse uneven surfaces throughout the shift
Ability to maintain situational awareness in a high-traffic dock and yard environment
Ability to support a flexible schedule as business needs require
Ability to routinely carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time over 4 hours
Ability to walk continuously more than 10,000 steps (4–5 miles) per day
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, twist, push, and pull objects of various shapes and sizes in a team lift
Ability to tolerate hot and cold work environments
Ability to use powered and/or manual lifting equipment in accordance with established protocols and safety guidelines
Conditional offer recipients may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
401(k)
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Support and resources to build a career