Yard and Dock Coordinator – 1st Shift

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

• 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

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• Comfort using Microsoft Office 365 and/or Google Suite applications
• Previous experience in a lead, coordinator, or informal leadership role
• Exposure to safety programs, yard management systems (YMS), or WMS environments
• Experience supporting or enforcing safe work practices and stop-work authority
• Mechanical aptitude or familiarity with basic hand tools and dock equipment
• Ability to work extended time outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to stand, walk, and traverse uneven surfaces throughout the shift
• Ability to maintain situational awareness in a high-traffic dock and yard environment
• Ability to support a flexible schedule as business needs require
• Ability to routinely carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time over 4 hours
• Ability to walk continuously more than 10,000 steps (4–5 miles) per day
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, twist, push and pull objects of various shapes and sizes in a team lift
• Ability to tolerate hot and cold work environments
• Ability to use powered and/or manual lifting equipment in accordance with established protocols and safety guidelines
• May be required to pass a pre-employment drug test after receiving a conditional offer

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in coordinating dock and yard activities while ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational guidelines. Proficient in using Microsoft Office 365 and Google Suite to manage communications and documentation effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Dock Coordination
• Safety Standards Compliance
• Microsoft Office 365
• Yard Management Systems (YMS)
• Mechanical Aptitude

Hard Skills

• Trailer Docking Procedures
• Yard Flow Management
• Stop-Work Authority
• Visual Inspections
• Hand Tools FamiliarityWeight Handling (up to 50 lbs)
• Extended Outdoor Work
• Situational Awareness
• Powered Lifting Equipment Use
• Escalation Protocols

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Customer Engagement

Industry Keywords

• Warehouse Operations
• Distribution
• Transportation
• Dock Activities
• 7S Workplace Standards

Tools & Technologies

• Google Suite
• Yard Management Systems (YMS)
• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)