Yard and Dock Coordinator – 3rd Shift

Jobtailor; Pryor Creek (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Dock Coordinator to support loading/unloading dock activities and coordinate trailer movements in a fast-paced warehouse setting. The role emphasizes safety, stakeholder communication, and adherence to 7S standards.

The candidate will use Office 365 and Google Suite to document issues, track activity, and communicate updates, while collaborating with site operations and customer-facing teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse, distribution, dock, yard, or transportation environments.
• Ability to coordinate dock or yard activities in a fast-paced operation.
• 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 daily customer-facing and cross-functional interactions.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office 365 and Google Suite applications.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and cover long distances daily.

Responsibilities

• Champion operational safety and support the use of hand tools and dock-related equipment as required.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for loading and unloading dock activities.
• 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 site operations, transportation, yard services, and customer-facing teams to prioritize tasks.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders with a strong customer service mindset.
• Ensure dock activities align with process guidelines, safety standards, and site SWIs.
• Support dock and yard organization in alignment with 7S workplace standards.
• Conduct visual inspections to identify risks, inefficiencies, or potential delays.
• Use Microsoft Office 365 and Google Suite to track activity, communicate updates, and document issues.
• Provide coverage and operational support to site leadership and Lead peers as needed.

Skills

Dock coordination

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Customer service

Situational awareness

Tools

YMS (Yard Management Systems)

WMS environments

Dock equipment

Hand tools

Job description

• Champion operational safety and support the use of hand tools and dock-related equipment as required
• Serve as the primary point of contact for loading and unloading dock activities
• 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 site operations, transportation, yard services, and customer-facing teams to prioritize tasks
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders while maintaining a strong customer service mindset
• Ensure dock activities align with process guidelines, safety standards, and site SWIs
• Support dock and yard organization in alignment with 7S workplace standards
• Conduct 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

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
• 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
• Conditional offer recipients may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test
• It'd be great if you also have previous experience in a lead, coordinator, or informal leadership role
• It'd be great if you also have exposure to safety programs, yard management systems (YMS), or WMS environments
• It'd be great if you also have experience supporting or enforcing safe work practices and stop-work authority
• It'd be great if you also have mechanical aptitude or familiarity with basic hand tools and dock equipment

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 for effective communication and documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Dock Coordination
• Safety Standards Compliance
• Microsoft Office 365
• Google Suite
• Trailer Docking Procedures

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Dock Management
• Trailer Anatomy Knowledge
• Yard Management Systems (YMS)
• Manual Lifting Equipment Usage
• Visual Inspections

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Customer Service Mindset
• Situational Awareness

Certifications & Qualifications

• Pre-Employment Drug Test

Industry Keywords

• Warehouse Environment
• Distribution
• Transportation
• Safety Programs
• 7S Workplace Standards

Tools & Technologies

• Hand Tools
• Dock-Related Equipment