Logistics Yard Coordinator

Target • Denver, CO

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About The Position

As a Logistics Yard Coordinator in Target’s Global Logistics, Inventory Allocation and Replenishment organization, you will execute daily trailer movement within Target Distribution Center yards and help maintain a safe, efficient work environment. You will work with carriers to ensure they follow safety expectations, identify unsafe acts, and address safety concerns promptly. The role also includes operating Target-owned vehicles to perform yard audits, potentially at offsite yards depending on facility location.

You will keep the yard management system current with the status of trailers and ensure trailers are admitted according to current best practices. You will communicate trailer needs, movements, and progress to DC executives; monitor trailer releases to support scheduled store deliveries; and maintain accountability for Target equipment through trailer inventories and preparation for preventive maintenance checks. You will also work cross-functionally with First Mile Transportation to monitor trailer pools and freight-flow volatility and keep yards within safe operating thresholds. Job duties may change based on business needs.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license for the state of employment, maintained throughout employment.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience within a distribution center truck yard or traffic management.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily trailer movement within Target Distribution Center yards.
• Promote a safety-first culture through awareness, training, and accountability.
• Work with carriers to ensure compliance with safety expectations, identify unsafe acts, and address them promptly.
• Operate Target-owned vehicles to perform yard audit routines, potentially including travel to an offsite yard.
• Update the yard management system to reflect the current status of all trailers in the yard.
• Ensure trailers are admitted according to current best practices.
• Communicate trailer needs, movements, and progress to DC executives.
• Monitor trailer releases to ensure trailers meet scheduled store deliveries.
• Maintain accountability for Target equipment by conducting trailer inventories and ensuring equipment is available for preventive maintenance checks.
• Coordinate with First Mile Transportation to monitor trailer pools and freight-flow volatility and keep yards within safe thresholds.

Benefits

• Eligible team members and their dependents may receive comprehensive health benefits, which may include medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employee discount.
• Short-term disability.
• Long-term disability.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Potential shift differential of $2.00 to $3.50 per hour, based on eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED