Jobs · Management · Iowa

Dockmaster General, Various Shift

GXO Logistics, Inc. · Cedar Rapids, IA · 2 mo ago
ManagementInternship

Logistics at full potential. At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

Schedule

  • 1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 10:00pm - 6:30am
  • Weekend 1st: Friday - Monday, 6:00am - 4:30pm
  • Weekend 2nd: Friday - Monday, 1:30pm - 12:00am
  • Weekend 3rd: Friday - Monday, 10:00pm - 8:30am

Responsibilities

  • 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 and Lead peers as needed

Requirements

  • 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
  • Ability to:
    • Work extended time outdoors in varying weather conditions
    • Stand, walk, and traverse uneven surfaces throughout the shift
    • Maintain situational awareness in a high-traffic dock and yard environment
    • Support a flexible schedule as business needs require
    • Carry objects 3-5 feet weighing up to 50lbs, routinely
    • Stand for prolonged periods of time >4 hours
    • Walk continuously more than 10,000 steps (4-5 miles) per day
    • Bend, stoop, squat, twist, push and pull objects of various shapes and sizes in team lifts
    • Tolerate hot and cold work environments
    • Use powered and/or manual lifting equipment to assist with team safety moving inventory in accordance with established protocols and safety guidelines

Qualifications

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

Benefits

  • Full health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
  • 401(k)
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package.

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