Yard & Dock Coordinator – Weekend 2nd Shift

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Houston is seeking a Dock Coordinator to champion safety and manage dock and yard activities in a fast-paced distribution environment. You will coordinate trailer movements, supervise loading and unloading, and ensure compliance with 7S standards.

Proven ability to work outdoors in all weather, strong communication skills, experience with YMS/WMS and MS Office, and willingness to lead and escalate when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse, distribution, dock, yard or transportation environment.
• Ability to coordinate dock/yard activities in a fast-paced operation.
• Knowledge of trailer docking, release procedures, and trailer anatomy.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Champion operational safety and support the use of hand tools and dock-related equipment.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for loading and unloading dock activities.
• Coordinate trailer movements according to 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.
• Partner with operations, transportation, yard services, and customer-facing teams.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure dock activities follow 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 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.

Skills

Dock Coordination

Safety Standards

Microsoft Office 365

YMS (Yard Management Systems)

Mechanical Aptitude

Communication Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Tools

Trailer Docking Procedures

Visual Inspections

Stop-Work Authority

Hand Tool Familiarity

Weight Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

• Champion operational safety and support the use of hand tools and dock-related equipment
• Serve as the primary point of contact for loading and unloading dock activities
• Coordinate trailer movements according to 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
• Partner with operations, transportation, yard services, and customer-facing teams
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure dock activities follow 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 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

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
• Ability to follow defined processes, safety standards, and escalation protocols
• Strong communication skills for customer-facing and cross-functional interactions
• Comfort using Microsoft Office 365 and/or Google Suite applications
• Previous lead, coordinator, or informal leadership experience 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 periods 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 weighing up to 50 lbs and perform team lifts
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of more than 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
• Ability to tolerate hot and cold work environments
• Ability to use powered and/or manual lifting equipment according to established protocols and safety guidelines

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.

Highest-signal resume keywords

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

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Trailer Docking Procedures
• Visual Inspections
• Stop-Work Authority
• Hand Tool Familiarity
• Weight Lifting (up to 50 lbs)
• Outdoor Work Capability
• Process Adherence
• Escalation Protocols
• Team Lifting
• Situational Awareness

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Leadership Experience

Industry Keywords

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

Tools & Technologies

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