Yard & Dock Coordinator - 1st Shift

GXO Logistics•Stillwater, OK

22d

About The Position

The Yard & Dock Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for dock-related activities, ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely movement of trailers in and out of the facility. This hands-on leadership role partners with operations, transportation, safety, and customer teams to coordinate daily dock work while demonstrating accountability, operational discipline, and customer service excellence. The position is scheduled for first shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The coordinator oversees loading and unloading activities, trailer docking and release, yard flow, dock conditions, and adherence to processes, safety standards, site standard work instructions, and 7S workplace standards. The role includes outdoor work in varying weather and terrain, regular walking and standing, physical handling of objects, and use of powered or manual lifting equipment in accordance with safety protocols. GXO offers competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k), life insurance, and disability coverage.

Requirements

Experience 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 a flexible schedule as business needs require.
Ability to carry objects 3–5 feet weighing up to 50 pounds routinely.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of more than four hours and walk continuously more than 10,000 steps (4–5 miles) per day.
Ability to stand, walk, and traverse uneven surfaces; bend, stoop, squat, twist, push, and pull objects of various shapes and sizes as part of team lifts.
Ability to tolerate hot and cold work environments and maintain situational awareness in a high-traffic dock and yard environment.
Ability to use powered and/or manual lifting equipment in accordance with safety protocols.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a lead, coordinator, or informal leadership role.
Exposure to safety programs, yard management systems (YMS), or warehouse management systems (WMS).
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, exercise 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 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 observational 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.
Use powered and/or manual lifting equipment to assist with moving inventory in accordance with established protocols and safety guidelines.