Yard and Dock Coordinator – Weekend 2nd Shift

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Houston, TX is seeking a Dock Operations Coordinator to oversee dock and yard activities, coordinate trailer movements, and enforce safety while delivering strong customer service in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires experience in warehouse or transportation settings, proficiency with MS Office and Google Suite, and a proven ability to lead or coordinate in dynamic teams. Local candidates preferred for on-site work.

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.
• Comfort working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Strong communication for daily customer-facing and cross-functional interactions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and Google Suite.
• Previous lead or coordinator experience preferred.
• Exposure to safety programs, YMS, or WMS environments preferred.
• Experience enforcing stop-work authority and safe work practices.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, stand long hours, and walk 10,000+ steps.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all dock-related activities.
• Coordinate trailer movements for loading and unloading activities.
• Manage and sequence trailer docking, release, and yard flow.
• Monitor dock conditions and stop-work authority when unsafe conditions are identified.
• Follow proper escalation procedures.
• Partner with operations, transportation, yard services, safety, and customer-facing teams.
• Prioritize multiple tasks and competing demands.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders while maintaining customer service standards.
• Ensure dock activities align with process guidelines, safety standards, and site SWIs.
• Support dock and yard organization according to 7S workplace standards.
• Conduct visual inspections to identify risks, inefficiencies, and 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 Coordination

Trailer Anatomy Knowledge

Safety Standards Compliance

Strong Communication Skills

Yard Management Systems Exposure

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

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
• Champion operational safety and support the use of hand tools and dock-related equipment
• Coordinate trailer movements for loading and unloading activities
• Manage and sequence trailer docking, release, and yard flow
• Apply 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 with operations, transportation, yard services, safety, and customer-facing teams
• Prioritize multiple tasks and competing demands
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders while maintaining customer service standards
• Ensure dock activities align with process guidelines, safety standards, and site SWIs
• Support dock and yard organization according to 7S workplace standards
• Conduct visual inspections to identify risks, inefficiencies, and 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
• Previous experience in a lead, coordinator, or informal leadership role preferred
• Exposure to safety programs, yard management systems (YMS), or WMS environments preferred
• Experience supporting or enforcing safe work practices and stop-work authority preferred
• Mechanical aptitude or familiarity with basic hand tools and dock equipment preferred
• 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 carry objects 3-5 feet weighing up to 50 lbs routinely
• 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 may require passing a pre-employment drug test

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in coordinating dock and yard activities while ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational efficiency. Proficient in using Microsoft Office 365 and Google Suite for communication and documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Dock Coordination
• Trailer Anatomy Knowledge
• Safety Standards Compliance
• Strong Communication Skills
• Yard Management Systems Exposure

Hard Skills

• Trailer Docking Procedures
• Operational Safety Practices
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Visual Inspection Techniques
• Stop-Work Authority Enforcement

Soft Skills

• Customer Service Orientation
• Task Prioritization
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Warehouse Environment
• Distribution Operations
• Transportation Coordination
• 7S Workplace Standards
• Dock Equipment

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office 365
• Google Suite
• Yard Management Systems
• Warehouse Management Systems