Dock & Yard Operations Lead

GXO Logistics, Inc; Locust Grove (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. in Locust Grove, GA seeks a Yard & Dock Coordinator to lead dock activities, ensure safe, efficient trailer movements, and maintain orderly yard flow.

This hands-on role partners with operations, transportation, safety, and customer teams to execute daily dock tasks with accountability. Responsibilities include coordinating loading/unloading, enforcing safety standards, and using Office 365 and Google Suite to track issues and communicate updates.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse, distribution, 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 all weather conditions and across varied terrain.
• Proven ability to follow defined processes, safety standards, and escalation protocols.
• Strong communication skills for daily customer-facing and cross-functional interactions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and Google Suite applications.

Responsibilities

• Champion operation safety and support of dock-related equipment.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all loading/unloading dock activities, coordinating trailer movements.
• 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; escalate as needed.
• Partner with site operations, transportation, yard services, and customer-facing teams to prioritize tasks.
• Communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders and maintain a customer service mindset.

Skills

Dock coordination

Safety procedures

Communication

Leadership

MS Office 365

Google Suite

Trailer docking knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Google Suite

YMS/WMS exposure

Job description

GXO Logistics, Inc. in Locust Grove, GA seeks a Yard & Dock Coordinator to lead dock activities, ensure safe, efficient trailer movements, and maintain orderly yard flow.

This hands-on role partners with operations, transportation, safety, and customer teams to execute daily dock tasks with accountability. Responsibilities include coordinating loading/unloading, enforcing safety standards, and using Office 365 and Google Suite to track issues and communicate updates.