Logistics Yard Coordinator

Target • Denver, CO

1d • $21 - $37

About The Position

As a Logistics Yard Coordinator, you are responsible for the execution of daily trailer movement within Target’s Distribution Center Yards. You will foster a “safety first” culture through awareness, training and accountability. You will work with carriers to ensure they follow safety expectations and maintain a safe work environment for all drivers entering Target’s yard, identifying unsafe acts and working to address them immediately.

You will operate Target-owned vehicles to execute yard audit routines, which may entail driving to an offsite yard depending on facility location. You will ensure the yard management system reflects the current status of all trailers and that trailers are admitted according to current best practices. You will communicate effectively with DC executives regarding trailer needs, movement and progress; monitor trailer releases to ensure trailers meet scheduled deliveries to stores; and be accountable for Target equipment, including conducting trailer inventories and ensuring equipment is available for preventive maintenance checks.

You will also work cross-functionally with First Mile Transportation to monitor trailer pools and freight flow volatility, helping ensure yards remain within threshold and safe. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license for the state employed.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask.
• Experience working in a high-volume, high-activity environment.
• 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’s Distribution Center Yards.
• Foster a safety-first culture through awareness, training and accountability.
• Work with carriers to ensure compliance with safety expectations and maintain a safe yard environment; identify unsafe acts and address them immediately.
• Operate Target-owned vehicles to perform yard audit routines, including driving to an offsite yard when needed.
• Keep the yard management system updated with the current status of all trailers.
• Ensure trailers are admitted according to current best practices.
• Communicate trailer needs, movement and progress to DC executives.
• Monitor trailer releases to ensure trailers meet scheduled deliveries to stores.
• Maintain accountability for Target equipment, conduct trailer inventories and ensure equipment is available for preventive maintenance checks.
• Work cross-functionally with First Mile Transportation to monitor trailer pools and freight flow volatility and help keep yards within threshold and safe.

Benefits

• Eligible team members and their dependents may receive comprehensive health benefits and programs, 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.
• Additional compensation may include a 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