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GXO Logistics

Yard and Dock Lead - 1st Shift

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What they do

A Warehouse or Distribution Supervisor manages daily operations at a warehouse. Hires, trains, and supervises warehouse staff, oversees inventory and the distribution of materials to and from the warehouse.

$66,480 / year median in Mississippi

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Logistics at full potential. At GXO, we're constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you'll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of. 1st Shift, Monday

  • Friday, 6:00am
  • 2:30pm
    Weekend 1st Shift, Friday
  • Monday, 6:00am
  • 2:30pm As a Yard and Dock Lead, you will serve as the primary point of contact for all dock-related activities, ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely movement of trailers in and out of the facility.

This is a hands-on leadership role that partners closely with operations, transportation, safety, and customer teams to execute daily dock activities while modeling accountability, operational discipline, and customer service excellence. Pay, benefits, and more.

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more. What you'll do on a typical day: Champion operation safety as well as support of hand tools and dock-related equipment, as required

Serve as the primary point of contact for all loading and unloading dock activities, coordinating trailer movements to support daily operational priorities

Manage and sequence trailer docking, release, and yard flow, applying 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 daily with site operations, transportation, yard services, and customer-facing teams to prioritize multiple tasks and competing demands

Communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining a strong customer service mindset

Ensure dock activities align with process guidelines, safety standards, and site SWIs, seeing tasks through to completion

Support dock and yard organization in alignment with 7S workplace standards

Conduct regular visual inspections and maintain high 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 What you need to succeed at

GXO:

At a minimum, you'll need: 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 It'd be great if you also have: Previous experience in a lead, coordinator, or informal leadership role

Exposure to safety programs, yard management systems (YMS), or WMS environments

Experience supporting or enforcing safe work practices and stop-work authority

Mechanical aptitude or familiarity with basic hand tools and dock equipment This job requires the ability to: Work extended time outdoors in varying weather conditions

Stand, walk, and traverse uneven surfaces throughout the shift Maintain situational awareness in a high-traffic dock and yard environment

Support a flexible schedule as business needs require

Carry objects 3-5 feet weighing up to 50lbs, routinely

Stand for prolonged periods of time >4 hours

Walk continuously more than 10,000 steps (4-5) miles per day

Bend, stoop, squat, twist, push and pull objects of various shapes and sizes in the team lift.

Tolerate hot and cold work environments

Ability to use powered and/or manual lifting equipment to assist with the team safety moving inventory in accordance with established protocols and safety guidelines We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains. GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team

  • energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer including Disabled/Veterans.

GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.

Benefits

  • 401(k) Plans
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance