Transportation Coordinator--1st shift
About The Position
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. Transportation Coordinator (Hourly) Purpose of the Role The Transportation Coordinator will serve as the single point of coordination for all inbound and outbound traffic entering and leaving the Distribution Center. This role is designed to reduce transportation risk (including Rx compliance), improve yard and dock flow, and significantly decrease the administrative workload currently shared among supervisors, admins, group leads, and security. This position provides centralized ownership of transportation execution without adding a supervisory layer. Role Overview · Job Title: Transportation Coordinator · Schedule: First Shift (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM) with flexibility to support second shift or overnight operations as needed · Position Type: Hourly · Direct Reports: None · Primary Focus: Yard coordination, transportation compliance, and reporting
Responsibilities
- Coordinate all inbound and outbound trailer movements (Rx and non-Rx)
- Maintain real-time trailer statuses, locations, and dwell times in the Yard Management System (YMS)
- Prioritize trailer moves in partnership with operations and yard hostlers
- Support efficient yard flow and dock availability
- Monitor and protect Rx and temperature-sensitive freight from non-compliance
- Verify trailer seals, documentation, and chain-of-custody requirements
- Identify and escalate at-risk trailers before compliance thresholds are reached
- Document and track transportation exceptions in an auditable format
- Act as the primary transportation contact for:
- Front-line supervisors and group leads
- Admin teams
- Third-party security
- Yard/jockey teams
- Provide shift-start and daily transportation status updates
- Execute escalation protocols for delays, equipment issues, or compliance risks
- Produce daily transportation reports covering inbound, outbound, and at-risk trailers
- Track key yard and transportation metrics such as:
- Trailer dwell time
- On-time departures
- Rx compliance status
- Identify trends and recurring issues for leadership review
Benefits
- This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families.
- The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
- Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
