Hands-On Yard & Dock Lead – 1st Shift

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Horn Lake (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Yard and Dock Lead at our Horn Lake, MS facility. This hands-on leadership role oversees dock activities, coordinates trailer movements, and partners with operations, transportation, safety, and customer teams to ensure safe, efficient daily dock operations.

The role requires experience in warehouse or dock environments, strong communication, and the ability to work outdoors in varied weather. A path to leadership and a comprehensive benefits package are included.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a warehouse, distribution, dock, yard, or transportation-related environment.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate dock or yard activities in a fast-paced operation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage in daily customer-facing and cross-functional interactions.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and across varied terrain.

Responsibilities

• Champion operation safety as well as support of hand tools and dock-related equipment, as required
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all loading and unloading dock activities, coordinating trailer movements to support daily operational priorities
• 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; follow proper escalation procedures
• Partner daily with site operations, transportation, yard services, and customer-facing teams to prioritize multiple tasks and competing demands
• Communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining a strong customer service mindset
• Ensure dock activities align with process guidelines, safety standards, and site SWIs, seeing tasks through to completion
• Support dock and yard organization in alignment with 7S workplace standards
• Conduct regular visual inspections and maintain high observational awareness 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

Skills

Dock operations

Communication

Safety awareness

Flexible schedule

Job description

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Yard and Dock Lead at our Horn Lake, MS facility. This hands-on leadership role oversees dock activities, coordinates trailer movements, and partners with operations, transportation, safety, and customer teams to ensure safe, efficient daily dock operations.

The role requires experience in warehouse or dock environments, strong communication, and the ability to work outdoors in varied weather. A path to leadership and a comprehensive benefits package are included.