Yard Logistics Control Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Your shift, your impact

At 3:00 p.m., you arrive ready to orchestrate the flow of trailers, visitors, and information. You check your radios, review carryover notes, and verify your vehicle’s daily inspection checklist before the yard begins to hum. Throughout the evening, you field internal and external calls, register visitors and guide them to the right entry points, and direct carrier drivers through a trailer security exit checklist , storing it electronically with the Bill of Lading (BOL) . You dispatch moves, record each one, and keep inventory/location data for finished goods and other trailers current and accurate. When an issue pops up, you keep customers informed, submit Quality Issue notifications, and escalate anything unresolved to your supervisor. As 11:00 p.m. nears, you complete a clean, legible shift log and hand off critical updates to the Security Guard.

What you'll handle

• Operate confidently in all weather conditions (cold, snow, rain, heat).
• Provide courteous customer service by phone, email, and in person; represent a professional image during pickups and when addressing delivery concerns.
• Coordinate trailer moves, document each move, and maintain precise inventory/location records.
• Direct emergency vehicles and manage communications during emergencies when needed.
• Complete and maintain a detailed daily shift log; ensure clear end-of-shift pass-down to Security Guard.
• Perform the trailer security exit checklist with carrier drivers and store with the BOL.
• Submit Quality Issue notifications to the Quality Department.
• Register visitors, answer internal and external calls, and route inquiries appropriately.
• Multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment; read and interpret documents and instructions.
• Conduct the Vehicle Daily Inspection checklist on your assigned vehicle.
• Work safely and efficiently, contributing to a high-quality operation; protect the safety of others near moving vehicles.
• Maintain key and equipment lists; perform filing, records retention, copying, scanning, and paperwork distribution.
• Follow company policies and procedures; perform other duties as assigned.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with overtime as needed. Reliable, regular attendance is essential.

What you bring

• High School Diploma, GED, or technical school education, plus 2+ years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Valid Driver’s License; safe driving skills with a clean driving record.
• Fluency in English; able to work independently without supervision.
• Strong organization and prioritization to manage competing demands.
• Proficiency operating two-way and emergency radio systems.
• Core traits: self-motivated, driven, positive attitude.
• Hands-on proficiency with shipping/receiving, warehousing, material handling, and inventory management/control.

Reasonable accommodation

Above is a list of the most important responsibilities and functions, which are essential to the position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Accommodations will be evaluated and provided to eligible employees on a case by case basis, depending on the employee's medical restrictions, work availability, the nature of the position, the position's essential functions and other relevant factors.