RDC Gatekeeper: Traffic & Security Coordinator

American Tire Distributors; Shafter (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

American Tire Distributors is seeking a Gate Keeper at our Regional Distribution Center. The role involves monitoring inbound and outbound traffic, verifying logs, and coordinating with dispatch to ensure accurate trailer pools.

The position requires adherence to company policies, safety procedures, and effective communication with drivers and management. Candidates should be prepared to handle security duties and support yard operations on-site.

Qualifications

• High School or GED degree.
• 0-1 year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all company policies and safety procedures; report any non-compliance by team members to Supervisor/Manager promptly.
• Communicate regularly with the dispatcher and inbound coordinator to update on all incoming trailers to ensure accurate trailer pool management.
• Monitor all incoming carriers, vendors, and maintenance vehicles to review and authorize entrance into the Regional Distribution Center secured area; assign drop slots accordingly.
• Obtain copies of truck driver licenses (DLs) on weekends or after hours for drivers picking up loaded trailers destined for designated Distribution Centers; staple copies of DLs to the appropriate bill of lading form.
• Receive all remaining Bill of Lading forms from the dispatcher daily that have not been picked up by carriers in the afternoon for monitoring the following day as needed.
• Receive and hold all FedEx and UPS packages delivered at the guard shack for proper handling; review and sign all carrier acknowledgment forms and forward paperwork to the inbound coordinator.
• Track arrival and departure of daily “Hub & Spoke” trailers to ensure on-time performance; immediately notify Management of any delayed arrivals or departures.
• Use radio communications to inform Management, administrative staff, yard jockey, and dispatcher of all visitors entering and/or exiting the RDC’s security area.
• Utilize and update Yard Management system to input all inbound and outbound trailers arriving and leaving the yard.
• Verify and closely update all inbound and outbound traffic logs to ensure accurate reporting of containers, trailers, and seal ID number information.

Skills

Policy & Procedures

Masters Service Conversations

Planning & Organizing

Verbal Communication

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Education

High School or GED degree

Job description

American Tire Distributors is seeking a Gate Keeper at our Regional Distribution Center. The role involves monitoring inbound and outbound traffic, verifying logs, and coordinating with dispatch to ensure accurate trailer pools.

The position requires adherence to company policies, safety procedures, and effective communication with drivers and management. Candidates should be prepared to handle security duties and support yard operations on-site.