2nd Shift Yard & Dock Lead - Safe, Efficient Operations

GXO Logistics, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Yard and Dock Coordinator for 2nd shift to oversee dock activities and trailer movements. You will work with operations, transportation, safety, and customer teams to ensure safe, efficient yard flow and timely trailer handling.

Ideal candidates have experience in warehouse environments, knowledge of trailer docking, and strong communication skills. Requires outdoor work in all weather and a flexible schedule to support business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse, distribution, dock, yard, or transportation environment.
• 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 varied terrain.
• Proven ability to follow defined processes, safety standards, and escalation protocols.
• Strong communication skills for daily customer-facing and cross-functional interactions.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office 365 and/or Google Suite applications.

Responsibilities

• Champion operation safety and support of dock-related tools and equipment.
• Serve as the primary contact for loading and unloading dock activities and coordinate trailer movements.
• Manage and sequence trailer docking, release, and yard flow.
• Monitor dock conditions and exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions are identified.
• Partner daily with site operations, transportation, yard services, and customer-facing teams.
• Communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders to maintain customer service excellence.
• Ensure dock activities align with process guidelines, safety standards, and site SWIs.
• Support dock and yard organization in alignment with 7S standards.
• Conduct regular visual inspections to identify risks, delays, or inefficiencies.
• Use Office 365 and Google Suite to track activity and document issues.
• Provide coverage and operational support to site leadership and Lead peers.

Skills

Warehouse environment

Dock coordination

Trailer docking

Safety standards

Communication

MS Office 365 / Google Suite

Tools

Google Suite

MS Office 365

Job description

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Yard and Dock Coordinator for 2nd shift to oversee dock activities and trailer movements. You will work with operations, transportation, safety, and customer teams to ensure safe, efficient yard flow and timely trailer handling.

Ideal candidates have experience in warehouse environments, knowledge of trailer docking, and strong communication skills. Requires outdoor work in all weather and a flexible schedule to support business needs.