Dock & Yard Operations Lead

GXO Logistics, Inc; Bristow (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. in United States is seeking a Yard & Dock Coordinator to oversee dock activities, trailer movements, and yard flow with a focus on safety and efficiency.

You will partner with operations, transportation, safety, and customer teams to ensure timely, compliant dock execution. The role requires outdoor work in varying weather, strong communication, and a proactive approach to risk and process adherence.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse, dock, yard, or transportation environments.
• 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 all weather conditions.
• Able to follow defined processes, safety standards, and escalation protocols.
• Strong communication for customer-facing and cross-functional interactions.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office 365 and Google Suite applications.

Responsibilities

• Champion operation safety as well as support of 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.

Skills

Dock coordination

Safety compliance

Communication

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

GXO Logistics, Inc. in United States is seeking a Yard & Dock Coordinator to oversee dock activities, trailer movements, and yard flow with a focus on safety and efficiency.

You will partner with operations, transportation, safety, and customer teams to ensure timely, compliant dock execution. The role requires outdoor work in varying weather, strong communication, and a proactive approach to risk and process adherence.