Fulfillment Team Member (Yard Coordinator)

Cookunity•Los Angeles, CA

50d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Food has lost its soul to modern convenience. And with it, it has lost the power to nourish, inspire, and connect us. So in 2018, CookUnity was founded as the first-of-its-kind platform that connects the world with the source of truly great food: chefs. Today, CookUnity delivers 50 million meals a year from the industry's best chefs to homes all over the country. Fresh. Ready-to-eat. And crafted with the passion that nourishes body and soul. Unwilling to stop there, CookUnity is expanding beyond delivery to become an ever-innovating marketplace focused on our singular mission: empower Chefs to nourish the world. If that mission has you hungry in more ways than one, you've found the right job posting. An enthusiastic and committed associate, able to perform the essential multi-functions activities of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Manage yard operations by directing drivers' movement, managing driver's check-ins and check-outs, performing the trailer door process, maintaining yard safety, cleanliness and managing the delivery of recycling bags/ICE gel packs to 3rd Party. Key Responsibilities Include coordinating with drivers to ensure vehicles are positioned correctly for loading and unloading, communicating risks to leadership, and managing the flow of vehicles to optimize efficiency and on-time performance at Cook Unity facility.

Requirements

Strong communication skills to direct drivers and interact with internal teams, in both written and verbal (Spanish & English)
Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
A strong understanding of yard safety procedures and logistics.
Organizational skills to maintain a clean and orderly yard.
Ability to stay updated with safety regulations and industry standards.
Overall enforcement of Yard and Dock Safety Procedures
Management of vehicles in Yard and to Docks in compliance with site physical restrictions
Keeping accurate records of vehicles arriving/leaving site and safety procedures carried out
Prioritization of commercially important deliveries within Receive
Liaison with Safety, Operations and Vendor Operations
Review and implementation of changes as required to Checks and Audits concerning Yard and Docks
Excellent attention to detail and methodical approach to work
Problem Solving, and issue resolution skills
Self-motivated & Ability to work under pressure
18 years of age or older
Authorization to work in the United States
Able to work in cold environments (35° F to 41° F)
Non-slip work shoes required
Able to stand for extended periods
Able to lift up to 50lb
Bilingual: Spanish and English
Previous experience in fulfillment or warehouse work
Forklift certification
Food Handler Certification
Basic technological knowledge (Email and Apps)

Responsibilities

Directing vehicles and trucks traffic within the yard, ensuring proper positioning for loading, unloading, and dispatch.
Managing the physical process of opening and closing trailer doors, which is essential for inventory management and associate access.
Monitoring and controlling the movement of vehicles to ensure a smooth and efficient flow of trailers through the yard.
Adhering to and enforcing safety procedures, maintaining a high standard of cleanliness, and ensuring the yard is organized and hazard-free.
Manage the bags and ice gel packs to get delivered to the 3rd Party company, ensuring the proper handling by drivers and Cook Unity associates.
Liaising with drivers, internal teams, and site leadership to relay information, address potential risks, and resolve issues impacting yard operations.
Working with dock clerks and operations to ensure bags (orders) delivered to the drivers (3rd Party) are properly accounted for and signed out by the correct party.

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