Dockmaster - 2nd Shift
GXO Logistics, Inc. · Moncks Corner, SC · 2 days ago
ManagementInternship
What you’ll do on a typical day
- Champion operation safety as well as support of hand tools and dock-related equipment, as required
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all loading and unloading dock activities, coordinating trailer movements to support daily operational priorities
- Manage and sequence trailer docking, release, and yard flow, applying 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 daily with site operations, transportation, yard services, and customer-facing teams to prioritize multiple tasks and competing demands
- Communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining a strong customer service mindset
- Ensure dock activities align with process guidelines, safety standards, and site SWIs, seeing tasks through to completion
- Support dock and yard organization in alignment with 7S workplace standards
- Conduct regular visual inspections and maintain high observational awareness 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
- Lead peers as needed
What you need to succeed at GXO
- 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
- Prowess in following 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
It'd be great if you also have
- 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
Pay, Benefits, And More
We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.