Yard & Dock Coordinator - 1st Shift

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.

Responsibilities

• Champion operation safety and support 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.

Minimum 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Physical Demands

• 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 50 lb, routinely.
• Stand for prolonged periods (> 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; perform team lifts.
• Tolerate hot and cold work environments.
• Use powered and/or manual lifting equipment to assist with team safety and inventory movement in accordance with established protocols and safety guidelines.

Schedule

1st Shift, Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability coverage, and more.