Yard Master

Yard Master

NRS is a leading provider of transportation & supply chain solutions. As a family-owned and operated company, NRS has delivered smart logistics solutions to numerous Fortune 500 companies spanning over 70 years. Whether it's NRT, Keystone, Keystone Fresh, or Keystone Capacity, our innovative energy drives us towards new and valuable solutions for our clients, even as we continuously grow and strengthen our network. We are dedicated to creating a culture that empowers the individual and offers our associates the opportunity to apply their unique skill to the challenges facing our clients. In the office, the warehouse, or on the road, it is this commitment to our innovative spirit that unites us in common mission to push boundaries in the logistics industry.

This role is paying between $19.00 - $20.00 an hour.

The Yard Master is responsible for coordinating activities of the Yard Switchers. The Yard Master also works in the yard and is in coordination with warehouse managers and/or dispatchers.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate the activities in the yard/shuttle driver activity.
• Instruct yard switchers where to move trailers to fit the planned configuration or to load freight.
• Ensure yard capacity is maintained.
• Review schedules to match building needs.
• Communicate with building managers on trailer pool.
• Arrange for defective trailers to be removed for repairs.
• Remain informed about trailer content, trailer pool and yard activities
• Review and utilized daily and or weekly reports to maximize productivity
• Be informed and implement DOT rules and regulation.
• Be informed and implement company rules and operation procedures.
• Ensure company assets are secured and well maintained.
• Provide reporting on trailer pool and yard activities directly to customer 2x/day
• Enter trailer pool and yard activity information into customer web-based portal
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• 1 year of relevant experience.
• Ability to work well with people and maintain good relations with co-workers and customers in a professional manner.
• Ability to work in an organized and independent manner.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments and manage work time effectively.

Physical Demands:

• Manual Handling: Occasional lifting, moving, and carrying of equipment and supplies, potentially up to 50 pounds, for setup or adjustment.
• Environmental Conditions: Working outdoors in various weather conditions, overseeing yard operations, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Climbing and Reaching: Use of ladders and reaching for equipment or materials as needed for maintenance or operational tasks.
• High Alertness: Maintaining high levels of concentration and situational awareness to coordinate movements of vehicles, equipment, and personnel.

NRS is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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