Dynamic Dock & Yard Operations Coordinator

Jobtailor; Pryor Creek (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a Dock Coordinator to oversee loading/unloading activities and coordinate trailer movements in a fast-paced dock environment. You will monitor safety, enforce stop-work authority when needed, and collaborate with operations, transportation, and yard teams to maintain smooth yard flow.

The role requires strong communication, the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and experience with YMS/WMS systems. Outdoor work in varying weather is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse, distribution, dock, yard, or transportation environments.
• Ability to coordinate dock/yard activities in a fast-paced operation.
• Knowledge of trailer docking, release procedures, and trailer anatomy.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather and varied terrain.
• Follow defined safety standards and escalation protocols.
• Strong communication for daily customer-facing and cross-functional interactions.
• Proficiency with MS Office 365 and/or Google Suite.
• Previous lead/coordinator or informal leadership experience preferred.
• Exposure to safety programs, YMS, or WMS environments preferred.
• Experience supporting safe work practices and stop-work authority preferred.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety and support use of hand tools and dock equipment.
• Serve as primary contact for loading/unloading dock activities.
• Coordinate trailer movements to support daily priorities.
• Manage and sequence trailer docking, release, and yard flow.
• Monitor dock conditions and exercise stop-work authority when unsafe.
• Follow escalation procedures.
• Partner with site operations, transportation, yard services, and customer-facing teams.
• Prioritize multiple tasks and competing demands.
• Communicate with internal/external stakeholders while maintaining customer service.
• Ensure dock activities align with process guidelines, safety standards, and SWIs.
• Support dock/yard organization per 7S workplace standards.
• Conduct visual inspections to identify risks or delays.
• Use Office 365 and Google Suite to track activity and document issues.
• Provide coverage and operational support to site leadership and leads as needed.

Skills

Dock Coordination

Safety Standards

Communication

Prioritization

Outdoor work

Leadership experience

Tools

YMS

WMS

MS Office 365

Google Suite

Trailer Docking Procedures

Hand Tools

Job description

Jobtailor seeks a Dock Coordinator to oversee loading/unloading activities and coordinate trailer movements in a fast-paced dock environment. You will monitor safety, enforce stop-work authority when needed, and collaborate with operations, transportation, and yard teams to maintain smooth yard flow.

The role requires strong communication, the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and experience with YMS/WMS systems. Outdoor work in varying weather is expected.