Dock & Yard Operations Lead

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Yard & Dock Coordinator to lead dock operations, ensure safe trailer movements, and align with safety standards. You’ll partner with operations and customer teams to execute daily priorities while modeling accountability and service excellence.

This role requires experience in warehouse or dock environments, strong communication, and the ability to work outdoors in varied weather. Join GXO to help drive efficient, safe, and reliable logistics operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse, distribution, dock, yard, or transportation environment.
• Ability to coordinate dock/yard activities in a fast-paced operation.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Strong communication for daily customer-facing and cross-functional interactions.

Responsibilities

• Champion operation safety and support of dock-related equipment.
• Coordinate loading/unloading dock activities and trailer movements.
• Manage trailer docking, release, and yard flow with knowledge of trailer anatomy.
• Monitor dock conditions and use stop-work authority when unsafe; escalate as needed.
• Partner with site operations, transportation, yard services, and customer teams daily.
• Communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure dock activities align with process guidelines, safety standards, and site SOPs.
• Support dock and yard organization per 7S standards.
• Conduct visual inspections and identify risks, inefficiencies, or delays.
• Use Office 365 and Google Suite to track activity and document issues.
• Provide coverage to site leadership and Lead peers as required.

Skills

Dock coordination

Safety compliance

Customer service

Communication

Tools

MS Office 365

Google Suite

YMS/WMS exposure

Job description

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Yard & Dock Coordinator to lead dock operations, ensure safe trailer movements, and align with safety standards. You’ll partner with operations and customer teams to execute daily priorities while modeling accountability and service excellence.

This role requires experience in warehouse or dock environments, strong communication, and the ability to work outdoors in varied weather. Join GXO to help drive efficient, safe, and reliable logistics operations.