Yard Coordinator, Warehouse

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Yard Coordinator, Warehouse

Location: Erlanger, KY, USA - 2825 Crescent Springs Pike

Shift Details: Friday. Saturday, Sunday, Monday. 6a-4:30pm – 4, 10 hour shifts. Overtime over 40 hrs/week

Compensation: Competitive base salary with a 5% bonus plan + $2000 signing bonus

Full-time, permanent

*Eligible for benefits such as dental, extended health, 401K, PTO and more.

Our Erlanger location is looking for a dynamic and motivated associate to join the team. ​This is a fantastic chance to work for a company that has the rare mix of a fun yet high-paced and professional work environment.  

Job Summary

Reporting to the Sr. Transportation Manager, the Yard Transportation Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring our Operations, Transportation and Quality systems are all functioning as planned, and acting as the key communicator when deviations occur.  Daily duties include monitoring proper trailer temperatures are maintained, third party vendor oversight, and overall efficient coordination of Erlanger Yard activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and management of Erlanger warehouse yard activities for quality control of biohazard products

• Responsible for trailer temperature management for trailers in the yard

• Coordinate trailer parking and yard organization

• Monitor yard activity to ensure McKesson protocols are being followed by external maintenance and CRST employees

• Direct and monitor any maintenance/service personnel in yard

• Validate any temperatures to ensure adjustments are returned to the correct setting

• Complete yard Inspections: Check /monitor trailer fuel levels and visually inspect trailers, documenting any issues to forward to CRST

• Ensure timely yard tractor maintenance is performed as per preventative maintenance schedule

• Direct and assist drivers, as needed

• Liaison between CRST, Warehouse & Transportation on trailer issues (maintenance and/or equipment) or changes in communication

• Updates arrival and departure board(s) and communicates to center operations

• Works in collaboration with the 3PL transportation on-call person to review - starting Wednesday and update through Sunday

• Follow up on deficiencies identified and general Check In (Drivers)

• Maintain OSHA standards

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically requires 5+ years of related experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in Transportation Operations / Yard Management / Facilities is preferred

• Must have a valid regular drivers license. CDL would be an asset.

• Ability to drive yard tractor and move trailers, as needed

• Familiarity with refrigerated trailers and key components

• Power Equipment experience is preferred; however, location is willing to train. Must be able to maintain certifications.

• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, MS Teams, Outlook)

• Exposure to Smartsheet preferred

• Exposure to OSHA and other health guidelines as it applies to bio-hazard products or yard equipment

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to communicate effectively in a diverse setting with different levels of internal and external stakeholders

• Ability to be autonomous in work

• Good critical thinking skills with the ability to see the “big picture” and be proactive

• Excellent organization and prioritization in a fast paced environment

• Other tasks may be assigned to improve and maintain the proper training and support of the DC

Physical Demands:

• Must be comfortable working at heights