Yard Coordinator (Supply Chain/Logistics)

Why Penske

Ready to put your truck-driving career in high gear Make the shift and fuel your career as a CDL Class A Yard Truck Driver for Penske. When you join Penske you join a team of professional truck drivers committed to delivering products safely and on time. And were proud to haul freight for some of the worlds leading brands. (Yes were more than just the yellow trucks.)

But its more than that. Its about incredible customer service and building relationships with your accounts. When you drive for Penske youre representing Penske but youre also representing your clients. In fact youll probably be driving their branded trucks and wearing their uniform.

Youll be on the move with Penske and so will your career. We have tons of training opportunities for you. And with locations across the nation you can also move to a new city.

Best of all youll be with a stable nationwide company that is known for having the best equipment great management clear communication and a fantastic safety record. We pay every Friday and for most of our driving positions youre home daily. Yes daily. Are you ready to take it to the next level Come drive for Penske.

Position Summary:

In this role you will be the primary contact for all yard activity relating to the movement of trucks trailers freight and traffic for drivers including trailer location / rotation.

Major Responsibilities:

Creates yard layout and trailer movement schedule (known as shunt schedule)

Interfaces with Security as needed regarding safety accidents and customer policy

Conducts yard audits and ensures accuracy of information in internal and/or external electronic systems through accurate data entry and audits

Performs necessary reporting functions

Accountable for maintaining a safe work environment

Meets deadlines for reports and activities

Adherence to company guidelines and expectations

Other projects as assigned by the Supervisor

Schedule:

Monday through Friday 2:00pm -10:00pm

Will have the occasional Saturday production

Comprehensive benefits package includes:

Paid vacation and holidays day 1

Generous retirement benefits

Excellent health care coverage-medical dental and vision

Short and long-term disability; life and AD&D insurance

Company-provided uniforms and safety footwear

Employee discount benefit program

Driver referral bonus program up to $5000 per referral

Safety incentive program

Premier Driver Recognition Program

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required

Experience using a dolly crank & bolt cutters required

Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office

Entry level skills with Outlook and Inter / Intranet use

Organizes own work and the work of others to achieve goals in a timely manner

Assess situations to determine the importance and urgency; determine and act on next steps or escalate as required

Reviews selects and disseminates information regarding key technologies best practices and tools to others in the group

Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others in a team environment

May lead small groups in work function or across functions

Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals resolve problems

Determines appropriate next steps manage multiple functions and executes deliverables in a timely manner

Works well with limited supervision. Exercises strong time management skills.

Must have strong written and verbal communication skills

Regular predictable full attendance is an essential function of the job

Willingness to travel as necessary work the required schedule work at the specific location required complete Penske employment application submit to a background investigation (to include past employment education and criminal history) and drug screening are required.

Physical Requirements:

-The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

-The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.