Yard & Dock Coordinator – Weekend 2nd Shift

GXO Logistics, Inc.

Yard and dock coordinator managing trailer movements, loading, unloading, and yard flow for GXO’s supply-chain solutions. Supporting safe, efficient warehouse operations and customer service.

Posted 8/12/2026full-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 for effective communication and documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Dock CoordinationSafety Standards ComplianceMicrosoft Office 365Yard Management Systems (YMS)Mechanical Aptitude

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Hard Skills

Trailer Docking ProceduresVisual InspectionsStop-Work AuthorityHand Tool FamiliarityWeight Lifting (up to 50 lbs)Outdoor Work CapabilityProcess AdherenceEscalation ProtocolsTeam LiftingSituational Awareness

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationLeadership Experience

Tools & Technologies

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

Industry Keywords

Warehouse EnvironmentDistributionTransportationDock Activities7S Workplace Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Champion operational safety and support the use of hand tools and dock-related equipment
Serve as the primary point of contact for loading and unloading dock activities
Coordinate trailer movements according to 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
Partner with operations, transportation, yard services, and customer-facing teams
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders
Ensure dock activities follow process guidelines, safety standards, and site SWIs
Support dock and yard organization according to 7S workplace standards
Conduct visual inspections to identify risks, inefficiencies, or delays
Use Microsoft Office 365 and Google Suite to track activity, communicate updates, and document issues
Provide coverage and operational support to site leadership and Lead peers

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
Ability to follow defined processes, safety standards, and escalation protocols
Strong communication skills for customer-facing and cross-functional interactions
Comfort using Microsoft Office 365 and/or Google Suite applications
Previous lead, coordinator, or informal leadership experience 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 periods 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 carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs and perform team lifts
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of more 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
Ability to tolerate hot and cold work environments
Ability to use powered and/or manual lifting equipment according to established protocols and safety guidelines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
401(k)
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Support to excel at work
Resources to build a career