Yard Coordinator

Yard Activity Coordinator

In this role you will be the primary contact for all yard activity relating to the movement of trucks, trailers, freight, and traffic for drivers including trailer location / rotation.

Schedule : 6 : 00 AM - 6 : 30 PM 2-2-3 (nights and weekends required)

Compensation : $22.00 per hour with $0.75 shift differential

Major Responsibilities :

• Creates yard layout and trailer movement schedule (known as "shunt schedule")
• Interfaces with Security as needed regarding safety, accidents and customer policy
• Conducts yard audits and ensures accuracy of information in internal and / or external electronic systems through accurate data entry and audits
• Performs necessary reporting functions
• Accountable for maintaining a safe work environment
• Meets deadlines for reports and activities
• Adherence to company guidelines and expectations
• Other projects as assigned by the Supervisor

Qualifications :

Physical Requirements :

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The associate will be required to : read; communicate verbally and / or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and / or move up to 25lbs / 12kg.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Penske Logistics

Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs.

Job Category : Logistics / Supply Chain

Job Family : Warehouse