Dock Operations Lead & Yard Coordinator

GXO Logistics, Inc.; The Dalles (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. seeks a Dockmaster General to lead dock activities, coordinate trailer movements, and partner with operations, transportation, and safety teams.

You’ll ensure safe, efficient, and timely trailer flow while modeling accountability and customer service excellence. This hands-on leadership role requires ability to work outdoors, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse, dock, yard, or transportation environment.
• Ability to coordinate dock or yard activities in a fast-paced operation.
• Knowledge of trailer docking, release procedures, and trailer anatomy.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Champion operation safety and support dock equipment as needed.
• Serve as primary contact for loading and unloading dock activities.
• Manage trailer docking, release, and yard flow.
• Monitor dock conditions and escalate unsafe issues.
• Collaborate with site operations, transportation, and customer teams.
• Communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure dock activities meet process guidelines and safety standards.
• Support dock and yard organization per 7S standards.
• Conduct regular visual inspections to identify risks or delays.
• Use Office 365 and Google Suite to track activity and document issues.
• Provide coverage and operational support to site leadership.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Dock coordination

Safety mindset

Communication skills

Flexible schedule

Tools

Office 365

Google Suite

Job description

GXO Logistics, Inc. seeks a Dockmaster General to lead dock activities, coordinate trailer movements, and partner with operations, transportation, and safety teams.

You’ll ensure safe, efficient, and timely trailer flow while modeling accountability and customer service excellence. This hands-on leadership role requires ability to work outdoors, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.