Seasonal Transportation Yard Coordinator

Target; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Employee discount

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Target is hiring a Seasonal Transportation Yard Coordinator to manage daily trailer movements within the distribution center yards and to maintain a safety-first culture. You will coordinate with carriers, monitor trailer status, and ensure timely deliveries to stores while keeping equipment prepared for maintenance.

Ideal candidates have experience in a high-volume yard, strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally across transportation teams.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task.
• Experience working in a high volume, high activity environment.
• Direct experience within a distribution center truck yard, or traffic management preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily trailer movement within Target's Distribution Center Yards.
• Foster a 'safety first' culture through awareness, training and accountability.
• Keep yard management system updated to reflect current trailer status.
• Communicate effectively with DC executives regarding trailer needs, movement and progress.
• Monitor trailer releases to ensure on-time deliveries to stores and accountability of all equipment.
• Conduct trailer inventories and ensure equipment availability for preventive maintenance.
• Cross-functionally coordinate with First Mile Transportation to monitor trailer pools and freight flow.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

High-volume environment

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Target is hiring a Seasonal Transportation Yard Coordinator to manage daily trailer movements within the distribution center yards and to maintain a safety-first culture. You will coordinate with carriers, monitor trailer status, and ensure timely deliveries to stores while keeping equipment prepared for maintenance.

Ideal candidates have experience in a high-volume yard, strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally across transportation teams.