Yard & Dock Coordinator – 1st Shift

Jobtailor; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Tulsa, OK, seeks a Dock Coordinator to lead dock and yard activities, ensuring safe, efficient trailer movements and strict adherence to safety standards. You will coordinate loading/unloading, communicate with internal teams, and uphold 7S practices in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires hands-on coordination, outdoor work in all weather, and the ability to lead in a team setting while maintaining excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse, distribution, dock, yard, or transportation environments.
• Ability to coordinate dock or yard activities in fast-paced ops.
• Working knowledge of trailer docking, release procedures, and trailer anatomy.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and varied terrain.
• Follow defined processes, safety standards, and escalation protocols.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all dock-related activities
• Coordinate 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 site operations, transportation, yard services, and customer-facing teams
• Prioritize multiple tasks and competing demands
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders while maintaining customer service
• 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, 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

Trailer Anatomy Knowledge

Safety Standards Compliance

Yard Management Exposure

Strong Communication Skills

Leadership Experience

Tools

Yard Management Systems

Warehouse Management Systems

Microsoft Office 365

Google Suite

Job description

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all dock-related activities
• Coordinate 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 site operations, transportation, yard services, and customer-facing teams
• Prioritize multiple tasks and competing demands
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders while maintaining customer service
• 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, 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

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 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

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in coordinating dock and yard activities while ensuring adherence to 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
• Visual Inspection Techniques
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Manual Lifting Equipment Usage

Soft Skills

• Customer Service Orientation
• Task Prioritization
• Situational Awareness
• Team Collaboration
• Leadership Experience

Industry Keywords

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

Tools & Technologies

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