Yard Coordinator

Bay Center Foods, LLC; Hutchins (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Chick-fil-A Supply, based at the Hutchins Distribution Center in Hutchins, TX, seeks a Yard Coordinator to safely and efficiently move tractors, trailers, and trucks within the yard, following all company policies and DOT regulations.

Responsibilities include yard asset placement, audits, fueling and washing support, and compliance with hours-of-service rules and FSMA transport guidelines. Competitive pay starts at $30+ per hour with robust benefits and weekend/holiday rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• 1 year of yard coordination or related transportation experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Occasionally lift up to 55 pounds and move pallets up to 2,000 pounds with assistance
• Must have a valid CDL A and MVR meeting DOT requirements
• Willing to travel up to 5% for supplier visits or related movements

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently move tractors, trailers, and straight trucks on the yard
• Maintain proper placement of assets and perform yard audits
• Support asset fueling and washing as needed on-site
• Comply with DOT hours of service and safety policies
• Adhere to FSMA safe food transport policies
• Report incidents and defects and participate in safety trainings

Skills

CDL A

DOT compliance

Communication

Safety awareness

PPE usage

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

As a Chick-fil-A Supply Yard Coordinator, you will move tractors, trailers, and straight trucks in a safe, accurate, and timely manner at distribution center yards. You are a safe, professional driver who follows all company policies and laws and regulations regarding commercial drivers. In this role, based at the Distribution Center in Hutchins, TX You will help support continued innovation at an operation like no other in the food service industry.

Who is Chick-fil-A Supply?

We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Chick-fil-A, Inc. and an innovative distribution service provider focused on understanding and meeting the unique needs of Chick-fil-A® restaurants. Chick-fil-A Supply provides a seamless delivery experience that ensures restaurants have the food and products they need, when they need them. As part of the Chick-fil-A family, we extend a culture of care through all our operations. For more information, visit cfa-supply.com.

Location

1225 W Wintergreen Rd, Hutchins, TX

Schedule

The schedule will be assigned according to business needs, and flexibility is needed during weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.

Pay

Starting at $30+ an hour

Benefits

• Food and Drinks Provided: Free meals, snacks, and drinks as part of your workday!
• Generous Paid Time Off:
• PTO: Accrue up to 3 weeks of PTO your first year with immediate access to 40 hours upon hire
• Wellness: 16 hours per year
• Holidays: 7 days per year and 1 floating holiday
• Parental Leave: (4) Weeks for New Parent Bonding Leave, plus Short-Term Disability benefits (if applicable)
• Health Insurance Options: A variety of health insurance options for medical, dental and vision, including a no premium health insurance option for individuals and families
• Retirement: 401(k) with 5% match for eligible employees
• Education Investment Plan: We offer a $45,000 lifetime maximum benefit for continued education of eligible Team Members!
• Additional benefits to help you thrive in all areas of life, including emotional, social, physical, financial, and spiritual!

Responsibilities

In addition to making safe, accurate, and timely yard movements, the yard coordinator will:

• Ensure that all transportation assets are located in the proper places on the yard at the appropriate times and
• assist in yard audits
• On occasion support asset fueling at our on-site fuel location
• On occasion support asset washing at our on-site wash bay
• Move both 3rd Party Carrier trailers and assets from Chick-fil-A Supply’s private fleet
• Comply with all regulatory and company policy requirements:
• Operating within hours of service limits per the use of an electronic logging device (ELD)
• Maintain an acceptable Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) record
• Follow all pre- and post-trip equipment inspection and DVIR reporting procedures
• Following all policies and procedures in the FSMA regarding safe food transport
• Immediately notifying team leaders of any accident or on the job injury and complete reports
• Wearing appropriate personal protective gear as required per policy
• Abide by yard safety procedures, speed limits, parking, pedestrian crossings, safety vests
• Attend scheduled safety and job training sessions
• Report defects, accidents or violations
• Other duties as may be assigned

Required Business Qualifications

• Manage time off to ensure proper rest and operate in compliance with DOT regulations
• Maintain a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays and overtime as needed
• Prepare for shifts to rotate
• Attend shift in proper attire and with PPE and safety equipment as required by company guidelines
• Work in a multi-temperature environment including freezer temperatures
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders including Distribution Center staff
• Adapt to change and respond to difficult and challenging situations in a professional manner
• Manage pressure and conflicting demands; prioritize tasks and workload
• Able to travel 5% for supplier visits and/or stranded tractor/trailer movements due to Hours of Service constraints on delivery drivers

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)

• High School or equivalent (GED)
• Minimum 21 years of age
• Occasionally lift up to 55 pounds, and/or move pallets/carts with mechanical assistance up to 2,000 pounds
• Perform work in all weather conditions
• Have and maintain an acceptable CDL A and MVR in compliance with DOT requirements

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)

• Prior experience as a yard jockey or coordinating a transportation yard

Required Years of Experience

1

Travel Requirements

5%

Required Level of Education

High School Diploma or GED

Relocation Assistance Provided

No