Dock & Yard Lead — Safe Trailer Coordination

GXO Logistics, Inc; Leesburg, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Yard & Dock Coordinator in Leesburg, VA to lead daily dock activities, coordinate trailer movements, and ensure safe, efficient yard operations.

You will partner with site operations, transportation, safety, and customer teams, prioritizing tasks, maintaining compliance with safety standards, and communicating effectively with stakeholders. This role emphasizes hands-on leadership in a dynamic distribution setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse, distribution, dock, yard, or transportation environment.
• Ability to coordinate dock/yard activities in a fast-paced operation.
• Knowledge of trailer docking, release procedures, and trailer anatomy.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and varied terrain.
• Follow defined processes, safety standards, and escalation protocols.
• Strong communication for daily customer-facing and cross-functional interactions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Champion operation safety and support of dock-related equipment.
• Act as primary contact for loading/unloading dock activities and coordinate trailer movements.
• Manage sequencing of trailer docking, release, and yard flow with knowledge of trailer anatomy and fleet safety.
• Monitor dock conditions and stop-work when unsafe conditions are identified; escalate as needed.
• Collaborate daily with site operations, transportation, yard services, and customer teams to prioritize tasks.
• Communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders and maintain customer service mindset.
• Ensure dock activities align with process guidelines, safety standards, and site SWIs; see tasks through to completion.
• Support dock and yard organization in line with 7S standards.
• Conduct regular visual inspections to identify risks, inefficiencies, or delays.
• Use Office 365 and Google Suite to track activity, communicate updates, and document issues.
• Provide coverage and operational support to site leadership and Lead peers as needed.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Dock coordination

Communication skills

MS Office / Google Suite

Safety compliance

Tools

YMS

WMS

Dock equipment

Job description

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Yard & Dock Coordinator in Leesburg, VA to lead daily dock activities, coordinate trailer movements, and ensure safe, efficient yard operations.

You will partner with site operations, transportation, safety, and customer teams, prioritizing tasks, maintaining compliance with safety standards, and communicating effectively with stakeholders. This role emphasizes hands-on leadership in a dynamic distribution setting.