Yard Lead: Dynamic Cross-Dock Ops

Advatix LATAM; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

HRforGrowth is seeking a Yard Lead for a high-volume LTL cross-dock facility. The role oversees trailer management, yard organization, and hostler coordination to ensure accurate trailer inventory and smooth freight flow across 100–130 dock doors.

The Yard Lead partners with operations staff to drive efficiency, maintain security, and perform routine trailer inspections and safety checks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in transportation, logistics, cross-dock, yard operations, or warehouse operations.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Experience tracking assets, equipment, or trailers.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varied weather conditions.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and operational tracking systems.
• Experience in LTL, transportation, trucking, or freight operations.
• Previous experience as a Yard Coordinator, Yard Jockey, Hostler Coordinator, Dispatcher, or Operations Lead.
• Experience with Yard Management Systems (YMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Knowledge of trailer inspection procedures and yard safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accountabilities for all trailers located on-site and off-site.
• Track trailer locations, movements, status changes, and door assignments throughout the shift.
• Ensure all trailer inventory is accurately recorded and updated in operational tracking systems.
• Coordinate trailer staging and movement to support inbound and outbound freight operations.
• Conduct routine yard audits to verify trailer locations and inventory accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve missing, misplaced, or incorrectly assigned trailers.
• Monitor trailer dwell times and support efficient trailer utilization.
• Perform routine trailer inspections and trailer checks throughout each shift.
• Verify trailer numbers, locations, conditions, and assignment status.
• Ensure loaded trailers are secured and locked when required.
• Verify trailer seals and report discrepancies immediately.
• Inspect trailers for visible damage and report maintenance concerns.
• Monitor yard conditions to ensure trailers remain organized, secure, and operationally ready.
• Maintain accurate records of trailer inspections and security checks.
• Lock trailers and perform trailer checks often.
• Direct and prioritize hostler trailer moves based on operational needs.
• Communicate trailer movement requests between dock operations and hostler teams.
• Ensure trailers are staged at the appropriate doors to support production schedules.
• Coordinate emergency and priority trailer moves as business needs dictate.
• Support smooth traffic flow throughout the yard and docking areas.
• Partner with Operations Managers and Shift Leads to support daily operational goals.
• Provide updates regarding yard capacity, trailer inventory, and movement status.
• Identify bottlenecks and recommend process improvements.
• Support peak-volume operations and special projects as needed.
• Participate in shift turnover meetings and communicate critical operational information.
• Promote a safe working environment throughout the yard.
• Ensure all trailer movements comply with company safety policies.
• Report damaged equipment, unsafe conditions, and operational risks.
• Conduct routine yard inspections and enforce safety standards.
• Support compliance with customer requirements and company procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Trailer management

Organization

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Asset tracking

LTL operations

YMS/TMS/WMS

Safety awareness

Hostler coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

YMS

TMS

WMS

Operational tracking systems

Job description

HRforGrowth is seeking a Yard Lead for a high-volume LTL cross-dock facility. The role oversees trailer management, yard organization, and hostler coordination to ensure accurate trailer inventory and smooth freight flow across 100–130 dock doors.

The Yard Lead partners with operations staff to drive efficiency, maintain security, and perform routine trailer inspections and safety checks in a fast-paced environment.