Yard and Dock Coordinator – 3rd Shift

GXO Logistics, Inc.

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

Posted 9/22/2026full-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 adhering to safety standards and process guidelines. Proficient in using Microsoft Office 365 and Google Suite to manage operations and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Dock CoordinationTrailer Anatomy KnowledgeSafety Standards ComplianceStrong Communication SkillsYard Management Systems Exposure

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Hard Skills

Trailer Docking ProceduresYard Flow ManagementMechanical AptitudeManual Lifting Equipment UseRisk IdentificationProcess AdherenceStop-Work Authority EnforcementVisual InspectionTask PrioritizationPhysical Endurance

Soft Skills

Professional CommunicationTeam CollaborationLeadership ExperienceSituational AwarenessFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office 365Google SuiteYard Management SystemsWarehouse Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Warehouse EnvironmentDistributionTransportationDock Activities7S Workplace StandardsSafety Programs

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
Apply knowledge of trailer anatomy and fleet safety standards
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

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 3-5 feet weighing up to 50 lbs
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time greater than 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
Equal Opportunity employer including Disabled/Veterans