Yard Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in lumber, building materials, warehouse operations, transportation, dispatch, logistics, or administrative support preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies quickly.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer applications.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with customers, drivers, and coworkers.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and detail oriented.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of company information.
• Willingness to assist wherever needed to support the success of the yard and delivery operations.
• Ability to work in both an office setting and an outdoor lumber yard environment.
• Frequent walking throughout the yard.
• Ability to safely climb on or around trucks to inspect loads.
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions as operational needs require.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with dispatch, inventory, or transportation software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect outgoing loads for proper materials, quantities, securement, and documentation.
• Perform load and truck checks to verify all deliveries are accurate, complete, and safely loaded before departure.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between customer orders and loaded materials before deliveries leave the yard.
• Prepare hardware orders for delivery by pulling, organizing, staging, and verifying materials for customer deliveries.
• Ensure hardware orders are complete, accurate, and matched to delivery tickets prior to loading.
• Assist with dispatch responsibilities during vacations, absences, and high-volume periods.
• Coordinate with drivers and dispatch to help ensure efficient scheduling and timely deliveries.
• Prepare, review, and maintain delivery paperwork and related documentation.
• Enter and update information accurately within company systems.
• Answer incoming phone calls and assist customers, drivers, sales personnel, and internal departments in a professional manner.
• Communicate effectively with sales, operations, warehouse, and yard personnel regarding delivery schedules, order status, and customer needs.
• Assist with inventory-related tasks, reporting, and recordkeeping as assigned.
• Maintain organized files and administrative records for yard operations.
• Support the Yard Manager and Operations team with various administrative and operational projects.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all company safety policies and identify potential safety concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.