Traffic Controller

TRANCASA USA, INC; Pharr (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Trancasa USA, Inc. is seeking a proactive Traffic Controller to manage yard traffic, record truck and trailer data, verify customer documentation, and visually inspect cargo conditions.

The role involves updating inventory records and reconciling physical stock with Excel inventories, ensuring shipment details are accurate. Candidates must work independently in extreme temperatures outdoors, lift up to 50 pounds, and operate around heavy machinery.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work outdoors in variable temperatures (below freezing to over 100°F).
• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds regularly unassisted.
• Experience with heavy machinery and working outdoors is required.
• Ability to work independently and stay alert throughout the shift.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to perform occasional additional duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Take data of all units and loads entering and leaving the yard.
• Verify that customer documentation matches the load before departure.
• Visually inspect cargo condition and report anomalies.
• Enter box records in the Inventory Excel file.
• Reconcile end-of-shift inventory with Excel records.
• Coordinate with traffic coordinators and obtain authorization.
• Conduct terminal walk-throughs to identify any unusual activity and report concerns.
• Perform hourly inspections of trailers to ensure proper operation.
• Inspect units and trailers to verify load status matches BOL.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Outdoor work

Alertness

Weather resilience

Heavy lifting

Physical agility

Equipment access

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Traffic Controller
Summary:
Trancasa USA, Inc. is seeking a proactive Traffic Controller to manage and inspect materials entering and leaving the yard. Key responsibilities include recording truck and trailer data, verifying customer documentation, visually inspecting cargo conditions, and updating inventory records. The role also involves reconciling physical and Excel inventories and ensuring the accuracy of shipment details. Candidates must be able to work independently, handle extreme weather and temperatures, and lift up to 50 pounds. Experience with heavy machinery and working outdoors is required.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for taking data (truck and trailer plates, driver's name, customer name) of all units and loads entering and leaving the yard.
• Verify that the customer's documentation carrying the truck matches the load before it is departed.
• Visually inspects the physical condition of the box and reports anomalies to the superior.
• Enter the box record in Inventory Excel file yard.
• Check at the end of the shift physical inventory of boxes and reconcile with Excel inventory.
• Receives documentation from traffic coordinators and sends information to monitoring to receive authorization from
• Conduct terminal walk-throughs to identify any unusual or suspicious activity and report any concerns immediately.
• Conduct hourly inspections of trailers to ensure they are operating properly and remain in good working condition.
• Inspect all units and trailers upon entry and departure to verify that their loaded or empty status matches the information documented on the Bill of Lading (BOL).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proactive and able to work with no supervision
• Organizational skills
• Must be able to work in variable temperatures outdoors (below freezing to over 100 degrees)
• Must be able to be proactive and remain alert through the entire shift.
• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions (rain, wind, humidity, direct sunlight, etc) in various geographical locations
• Must be able to lift & carry 50+ pounds regularly unassisted
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop while performing work
• Must be able to climb into and out of equipment (cars, vans, trucks, trailers, etc)
• Must be able to operate or work around heavy equipment and machinery