Load Yard Coordinator

Load Yard Coordinator

The Load Yard Coordinator is responsible for supporting the yard functions related to safety and quality, including load configuration, freight securement, and equipment condition. To ensure quality and safety, the Load Yard Coordinator will audit loads and declare the truck "held" until the load is adjusted correctly and / or secured in accordance with policies and procedures. He / she will also make recommendations to management when additional training is necessary and will assist in the training of the drivers of Southeast Transportation Systems (STS).

Responsibilities :

• Driver activity during the loading and unloading of vehicles
• Ensure company safety guidelines are followed by all associates and outside carriers
• Document & report any associate or outside carrier driver concerns / issues related to safety or conduct
• Assist Drivers with missing & damaged units
• Verify units being loaded against bill of lading
• Coordinate and schedule shuttle flex staff to maintain proper coverage
• Assist in training of new drivers and report any "retraining" opportunities
• Assist management team in creating content for and conducting quarterly driver safety meetings
• Communicate directly with VPC coordinators to resolve parking issues
• Ensure the loading yard is safe for drivers and other associates by closing and clearing it during inclement weather or other safety-related issues.
• Assist management with special operations projects & provide feedback for regular management meetings.
• Work with logistics expeditors at each VPC on the carriers held file.

Qualifications :

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of JM Family. All work arrangements are subject to associate performance, business need and manager discretion, and may be revised as necessary.

JM FAMILY IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

JM Family Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, retaining, and promoting qualified associates without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, national origin, marital status, citizenship, military status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial, or local law.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact JM Family's Talent Acquisition department at talentacquisition@jmfamily.com for assistance. If you have an accommodation request for one of our recruiting events, please notify us at least 72 hours prior so that we may provide assistance.