Dockmaster - Weekend Yard & Dock Lead

GXO; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability

Job summary

GXO is seeking a Dockmaster in Summerville, SC to lead dock operations and coordinate trailer movements, ensuring safe, efficient and timely handling of trailers. This hands-on role collaborates with operations, transportation, safety and customer teams to execute daily dock activities with accountability and service excellence.

Applicants should have warehouse or dock experience, be able to work outdoors in all weather, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a warehouse, distribution, dock or yard environment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Champion operation safety and support of dock-related equipment as required.
• Serve as the primary contact for loading/unloading dock activities and coordinate trailer movements.
• Manage docking, release, and yard flow; ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Monitor dock conditions and escalate unsafe conditions per procedures.
• Collaborate daily with site operations, transportation, yard services, and customer teams.
• Communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders and maintain customer service mindset.
• Ensure dock activities follow process guidelines and site SWIs; complete tasks.
• Support dock and yard organization aligned with 7S standards.
• Conduct regular visual inspections to identify risks and delays.
• Use Office 365 and Google Suite to track activity and document issues.

Job description

GXO is seeking a Dockmaster in Summerville, SC to lead dock operations and coordinate trailer movements, ensuring safe, efficient and timely handling of trailers. This hands-on role collaborates with operations, transportation, safety and customer teams to execute daily dock activities with accountability and service excellence.

Applicants should have warehouse or dock experience, be able to work outdoors in all weather, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.