Yard Coordinator (Supply Chain/Logistics)

Penske Truck Leasing; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and transportation company is seeking a dedicated individual for yard activity management in Cambridge, Ontario. The role involves creating trailer movement schedules, ensuring safety compliance, and conducting yard audits. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and have experience with the necessary tools. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. The position supports a night shift crew and requires cooperation with security and team members.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience using a dolly crank & bolt cutters required.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Creates yard layout and trailer movement schedule.
• Interfaces with Security regarding safety, accidents, and customer policy.
• Conducts yard audits and ensures accuracy of information.

Skills

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience using a dolly crank & bolt cutters

Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Clear communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Night Shift Crew Support

This position will support a night shift crew.

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

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or 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 escape 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, manages multiple functions and executes deliverables in a timely manner
• Works well with limited supervision. Exercises strong time management skills. Takes direction on career development
• Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques
• 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 a Penske employment application, submit to a reference verification (to include past employment and education) 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 remember and understand certain instructions, guidelines or other information. The associate must be able to see and verbally communicate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg.

Penske is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

About Penske Logistics

Penske Logistics engineers state‑of‑the‑art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market‑leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply‑chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.

Job Category: Logistics/Supply Chain

Job Family: Warehouse

Address: 1055 Fountain St

Primary Location: CA-ON-Cambridge

Employer: Penske Logistics Canada Ltd.

Req ID: 2513842