Yard & Dock Operations Lead — 3rd Shift

GXO Logistics, Inc; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc is seeking a Yard and Dock Coordinator to serve as the primary contact for dock activities, ensuring safe and efficient trailer movements within the facility. This hands-on leadership role collaborates with operations, transportation, safety, and customer teams to execute daily dock tasks with accountability and discipline.

The role involves coordinating dock operations, monitoring safety, and working with cross-functional teams to prioritize tasks while maintaining a high

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse, distribution, dock, yard, or transportation-related environment.
• 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 varied terrain.
• Proven ability to follow defined processes, safety standards, and escalation protocols.
• Strong communication skills for daily customer-facing and cross-functional interactions.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office 365 and Google Suite applications.

Responsibilities

• Champion operation safety and support dock-related equipment.
• Serve as the primary contact for loading/unloading dock activities and coordinate trailer movements.
• Manage docking, release, and yard flow with knowledge of trailer anatomy and fleet safety.
• Monitor dock conditions and escalate unsafe issues as needed.
• Partner with site operations, transportation, yard services, and customer teams to prioritize tasks.
• Communicate professionally with internal/external stakeholders and maintain customer service mindset.
• Ensure dock activities align with guidelines, safety standards, and site SWIs.
• Support dock/yard organization in alignment with 7S standards.
• Conduct regular visual inspections and identify risks or delays.
• Use Office 365/Google Suite to track activity and document issues.
• Provide coverage and operational support to site leadership and leads.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Dock/y​ard coordination

Trailer docking knowledge

Outdoor work

Safety protocols

Communication skills

MS Office / Google Suite

Tools

YMS

WMS

Job description

GXO Logistics, Inc is seeking a Yard and Dock Coordinator to serve as the primary contact for dock activities, ensuring safe and efficient trailer movements within the facility. This hands-on leadership role collaborates with operations, transportation, safety, and customer teams to execute daily dock tasks with accountability and discipline.

The role involves coordinating dock operations, monitoring safety, and working with cross-functional teams to prioritize tasks while maintaining a high