Seasonal Logistics Yard Coordinator,
About The Position
As a Seasonal 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. With safety being Target’s number one priority, you will work diligently with carriers to ensure they are following all safety expectations and maintaining a safe work environment for all drivers that enter Target’s yard, identifying any unsafe acts and working to immediately address. 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 work to ensure the yard management system is updated to reflect the current status of all trailers in the yard. You will also ensure all trailers are admitted according to the current best practices. You will be expected to communicate effectively with all DC executives regarding trailer needs, movement and progress. You will monitor trailer releases to ensure trailers meet scheduled deliveries to stores and be responsible for the accountability of all Target equipment. This includes conducting trailer inventories and ensuring that the equipment is available for preventive maintenance checks. Furthermore, you will work cross functionally with First Mile Transportation to monitor trailer pools and freight flow volatility, ensuring our yards remain within threshold and safe.
Requirements
- High School degree or equivalent
- Possesses and maintains a valid driver's license for state employed
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task
- 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 preferred.
Responsibilities
- Execute daily trailer movement within Target’s Distribution Center Yards.
- Foster a “safety first” culture through awareness, training and accountability.
- Ensure carriers follow all safety expectations and maintain a safe work environment.
- Identify and address any unsafe acts immediately.
- Operate Target owned vehicles to execute yard audit routines, potentially driving to offsite yards.
- Ensure the yard management system is updated with the current status of all trailers.
- Ensure all trailers are admitted according to current best practices.
- Communicate effectively with DC executives regarding trailer needs, movement, and progress.
- Monitor trailer releases to ensure trailers meet scheduled deliveries to stores.
- Be responsible for the accountability of all Target equipment, including conducting trailer inventories.
- Ensure equipment is available for preventive maintenance checks.
- Work cross-functionally with First Mile Transportation to monitor trailer pools and freight flow volatility.
- Ensure yards remain within threshold and safe.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits and programs (medical, vision, dental, life insurance)
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Short term disability
- Long term disability
- Paid sick leave
- Paid national holidays
- Paid vacation
- Shift differential
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
