Dock & Yard Operations Lead

GXO; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

GXO Logistics in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a depend­able Yard and Dock Coordinator to ensure safe, efficient trailer movement and dock operations on 1st shift, 7:00am–3:30pm. You’ll partner with operations, transportation, safety, and customer teams to execute daily tasks and uphold service excellence.

Ideal candidates bring warehouse or dock experience, strong communication, and the ability to follow safety processes, with a hands-on leadership mindset.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proven ability to follow defined processes, safety standards, and escalation protocols.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage in daily customer-facing and cross-functional interactions.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office 365 and/or 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

Warehouse experience

Dock coordination

Trailer docking knowledge

Communication skills

Safety awareness

MS Office / Google Suite familiarity

Leadership exposure

External stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Google Suite

YMS

WMS

Job description

GXO Logistics in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a depend­able Yard and Dock Coordinator to ensure safe, efficient trailer movement and dock operations on 1st shift, 7:00am–3:30pm. You’ll partner with operations, transportation, safety, and customer teams to execute daily tasks and uphold service excellence.

Ideal candidates bring warehouse or dock experience, strong communication, and the ability to follow safety processes, with a hands-on leadership mindset.