Yard and Dock Coordinator – 3rd Shift

GXO Logistics, Inc.

. Serve as the primary point of contact for all loading and unloading dock activities .

Posted 9/29/2026full-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 compliance with safety standards and operational guidelines. Proficient in using Microsoft Office 365 and Google Suite to manage communications and documentation effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Dock CoordinationSafety Standards ComplianceMicrosoft Office 365Yard Management Systems (YMS)Leadership Experience

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Hard Skills

Trailer Docking ProceduresMechanical AptitudeHand Tools FamiliarityStop-Work AuthorityVisual InspectionsEscalation ProtocolsPhysical EnduranceLifting Equipment Operation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTask PrioritizationSituational Awareness

Tools & Technologies

Google SuiteYard Management Systems (YMS)Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Industry Keywords

Warehouse EnvironmentDistributionTransportationDock Activities7S Workplace Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary point of contact for all loading and unloading dock activities
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
Prioritize multiple tasks and competing demands
Communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders
Ensure dock activities align with process guidelines, safety standards, and site SWIs
Support dock and yard organization in alignment with 7S workplace standards
Conduct regular 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
Champion operational safety and support hand tools and dock-related equipment

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
Exposure to safety programs, yard management systems (YMS), or WMS environments
Experience supporting or enforcing safe work practices and stop-work authority
Mechanical aptitude or familiarity with basic hand tools and dock equipment
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 3–5 feet weighing up to 50 lbs
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time exceeding 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
May be required to pass a pre-employment drug test after receiving a conditional offer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
401(k)
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Competitive compensation
Generous benefits package