Dockmaster & Yard Operations Lead (1st Shift)

GXO Logistics, Inc.

Lancaster (TX)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 30,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Dockmaster to lead dock activities and coordinate trailer movements, ensuring safe and efficient operations at the site.

This hands-on role partners with operations, transportation, safety, and customer teams to meet daily priorities. The ideal candidate will have experience in warehouse or dock environments, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to follow safety standards.

Qualifications

  • Experience in a warehouse, distribution, dock, yard, or transportation 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 various weather conditions and terrain.
  • Follow defined processes, safety standards, and escalation procedures.
  • Strong communication for daily customer-facing and cross-functional interactions.
  • Comfort using Microsoft Office 365 and/or Google Suite applications.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for loading and unloading dock activities, coordinating trailer movements.
  • Manage and sequence trailer docking, release, and yard flow, ensuring safety standards.
  • Monitor dock conditions and apply stop-work authority when unsafe conditions are identified.
  • Collaborate with site operations, transportation, yard services, and customer teams to prioritize tasks.
  • Communicate with internal and external stakeholders maintaining a customer-focused mindset.
  • Ensure dock activities align with process guidelines and site SWIs, completing tasks.
  • Support dock and yard organization in alignment with 7S standards.

Skills

Warehouse operations
Dock coordination
Communication skills
Safety awareness
Leadership potential
Outdoor work adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Office 365
Google Workspace

Job description

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Dockmaster to lead dock activities and coordinate trailer movements, ensuring safe and efficient operations at the site.

This hands-on role partners with operations, transportation, safety, and customer teams to meet daily priorities. The ideal candidate will have experience in warehouse or dock environments, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to follow safety standards.

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