Description
We are seeking a Seasonal Transportation Yard Coordinator to join our Last Mile Transportation team at Target. As a Seasonal Transportation Yard Coordinator, you will be 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 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.
Responsibilities:
- Execute daily trailer movement within Target's Distribution Center Yards
- Foster a 'safety first' culture through awareness, training, and accountability
- Ensure the yard management system is updated to reflect the current status of all trailers in the yard
- Communicate effectively with all DC executives regarding trailer needs, movement, and progress
- Monitor trailer releases to ensure trailers meet scheduled deliveries to stores
- Conduct trailer inventories and ensure equipment is available for preventive maintenance checks
Requirements:
- High School degree or equivalent
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task
- Experience working in a high-volume, high-activity environment
- Direct experience within a distribution center truck yard or traffic management preferred
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health benefits and programs
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Paid sick leave
- Paid national holidays
- Paid vacation
Pay:
- $20.82 - $37.45 per hour
- Shift differential: $2.00 to $3.50 per hour, based on eligibility