First-Shift Dock & Yard Flow Coordinator

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Dock Coordinator to manage trailer movements, dock operations, and yard flow at our Houston facility. The role emphasizes safety, attendance outdoors, and cross-functional collaboration with operations, safety, and customer teams.

The position requires hands-on knowledge of dock procedures, 7S standards, and experience with YMS/WMS systems, along with strong communication skills for daily stakeholder interactions.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse, distribution, dock, yard, or transportation environments.
• Ability to coordinate dock or yard activities in fast-paced operations.
• Familiarity with trailer docking, release procedures, and trailer anatomy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all dock-related activities.
• Ensure the safe, efficient, and timely movement of trailers in and out of the facility.
• Coordinate trailer movements to support daily operational priorities.
• Manage and sequence trailer docking, release, and yard flow.
• Monitor dock conditions and exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions are identified.
• Follow proper escalation procedures.
• Partner with operations, transportation, yard services, safety, and customer-facing teams.
• Communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure dock activities align with process guidelines, safety standards, and site SWIs.
• Support dock and yard organization in alignment with 7S workplace standards.
• Conduct regular visual inspections to identify risks, inefficiencies, or potential delays.
• Use Microsoft Office 365 and Google Suite tools to track activity, communicate updates, and document issues.
• Provide coverage and operational support to site leadership and Lead peers as needed.
• Champion operational safety and support the use of hand tools and dock-related equipment.

Skills

Dock Coordination

Safety Standards Compliance

Mechanical Aptitude

Strong Communication Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Customer Engagement

Tools

Google Suite

YMS

WMS

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a Dock Coordinator to manage trailer movements, dock operations, and yard flow at our Houston facility. The role emphasizes safety, attendance outdoors, and cross-functional collaboration with operations, safety, and customer teams.

The position requires hands-on knowledge of dock procedures, 7S standards, and experience with YMS/WMS systems, along with strong communication skills for daily stakeholder interactions.