Coordinator HLC Yard

The Yard Coordinator is responsible for managing all trailers indoors and in the yard to support operations. This role’s purpose is to ensure the yard organization to its highest possible level. The yard coordinator will provide great customer support for all incoming and outgoing customers while maintaining best practices that meet the Company’s goals, policies, quality and service expectations. 

Position Responsibilities may include: 

• Work with Logistics Department to provide logistical support for daily Operations Team.  


• Work as traffic control to successfully direct the trailers in the yard and doors to ensure good flow and faster service  


• Communicate effectively with drivers, operations and office personnel effectively and professionally and be able to articulate thoughts and ideas to others.   


• Complete paperwork, data entry and maintain files in an organized and timely manner.  


• Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook  


• Must be flexible in work schedule, including weekends.  


• Must be willing to work outdoors, including in inclement weather.  


• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs. 

Nature & Scope: 

• Works within well-defined instructions  


• Uses established procedures and works under supervision to perform assigned tasks   


• Work is closely supervised  

Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to work in fast-paced environments with regularly shifting priorities   


• Advanced transportation skills  


• Advanced computer system knowledge including MS Office- Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.  


• Advanced logistics knowledge  


• High level of attention to detail and accuracy  


• Effective organizational and time management skills  


• Strong verbal and written communication and listening skills  


• Excellent geography skills  


• PKMS-MINCRON or MAPICS experience preferred  


• This position requires a professional demeanor and an orientation toward excellent client services  


• Ability to apply good judgement, strong work ethics and integrity on the job. 

Competency:

Experience:

• 2 plus years of transportation related environment  

Education/Certification:

• High School diploma or GED preferred 

People Management: No 

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations 


• Required to stand, walk, use hands to pick up, handle or feel and reach with arms.  


• Ability to read and analyze written information on a computer terminal.  


• Must be able to lift boxes and/or equipment of up to 25 pounds. 

Reports To: 

• Transportation Manager  

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.