Yard and Dock Coordinator - 2nd Shift

GXO Logistics•Richland VII Precinct, NE

11d

About The Position

The Yard and Dock Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for dock-related activities, ensuring trailers move safely, efficiently, and on time in and out of the facility. This hands-on leadership role partners with operations, transportation, safety, and customer teams to carry out daily dock activities while demonstrating accountability, operational discipline, and strong customer service. The role is scheduled for second shift, Monday through Friday, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. It requires outdoor work in varying weather and across varied terrain, along with frequent movement and physical activity in a high-traffic dock and yard environment. GXO offers competitive compensation and a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), life insurance, disability insurance, and more.

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 daily customer-facing and cross-functional interactions.
Comfort using Microsoft Office 365 and/or Google Suite applications.
Ability to work extended periods outdoors in varying weather conditions and tolerate hot and cold work environments.
Ability to stand, walk, and traverse uneven surfaces throughout the shift; stand for more than four hours and walk continuously more than 10,000 steps (4–5 miles) per day.
Ability to carry objects 3–5 feet weighing up to 50 pounds routinely; bend, stoop, squat, twist, push, and pull objects of various shapes and sizes as part of team lifts.
Ability to use powered and/or manual lifting equipment to move inventory safely in accordance with established protocols and guidelines.
Ability to maintain situational awareness in a high-traffic dock and yard environment and support a flexible schedule as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a lead, coordinator, or informal leadership role.
Exposure to safety programs, yard management systems (YMS), or warehouse management system (WMS) environments.
Experience supporting or enforcing safe work practices and stop-work authority.
Mechanical aptitude or familiarity with basic hand tools and dock equipment.

Responsibilities

Champion operational safety and support the use of hand tools and dock-related equipment as required.
Coordinate loading and unloading dock activities and trailer movements to support daily operational priorities.
Manage and sequence trailer docking, release, and yard flow using knowledge of trailer anatomy and fleet safety standards.
Monitor dock conditions, use stop-work authority when unsafe conditions are identified, and follow escalation procedures.
Partner with site operations, transportation, yard services, and customer-facing teams to prioritize tasks and competing demands.
Communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders while maintaining a customer service mindset.
Ensure dock activities follow process guidelines, safety standards, and site standard work instructions, and see tasks through to completion.
Support dock and yard organization in alignment with 7S workplace standards.
Conduct visual inspections and maintain awareness 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.