Yard Operations & Transloading Specialist

Cornerstone Wireless, LLC.; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Bereavement leave

Education assistance

Job summary

Cornerstone Wireless, LLC. is seeking an OOG Yard Specialist in Compton, CA, to coordinate inbound containers, flat racks, and daily loading activities while ensuring safety and accuracy of records.

You will work with drivers, equipment operators, and the OOG Operations team to execute the loading plan precisely and on schedule. The role requires attention to cargo details, the ability to manage multiple tasks, and strong communication to report issues promptly.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience in yard operations, logistics, or transportation.
• Knowledge of container, flat rack, trailer, and OTR operations preferred.
• Understanding of cargo loading, transloading, and cargo securement practices.
• Ability to coordinate multiple trucks and loading activities simultaneously.
• Ability to work safely around trucks, forklifts, reach stackers, cranes, and heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor inbound containers and flat racks arriving from the port.
• Verify container / flat rack numbers and cargo information upon arrival.
• Coordinate unloading and designated yard placement.
• Maintain accurate inbound and yard location records.
• Report cargo damage, equipment issues, or discrepancies immediately.
• Coordinate daily transloading activities for OOG and project cargo.
• Confirm cargo, equipment, and loading requirements before starting operations.
• Coordinate with forklift, reach stacker, crane, and other equipment operators as required.
• Monitor loading/unloading activities to ensure cargo is handled safely.
• Confirm completion of each T/L operation and update the Operations team.
• Coordinate OTR trucks arriving for outbound pickup.
• Verify the correct cargo is assigned to the correct truck/trailer.
• Coordinate loading sequence and equipment based on the daily loading plan.
• Monitor cargo loading and securement before truck departure.
• Confirm outbound cargo and truck information and report completion.
• Review the daily loading and operation plan with the OOG Operations team.
• Organize inbound, T/L, and outbound activities according to priority and schedule.
• Coordinate drivers and equipment operators to minimize delays.
• Monitor daily progress and immediately communicate delays or operational issues.
• Provide daily operation status and completion updates to management.
• Monitor daily yard activities and maintain a safe working environment.
• Control personnel and vehicle movement within active loading/unloading areas.
• Ensure required PPE and established safety procedures are followed.
• Stop operations immediately when an unsafe condition is identified.
• Report accidents, incidents, cargo damage, and near-miss events to management.
• Assist with incident documentation and corrective actions.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Yard operations

Safety awareness

Communication

Organizational skills

Team coordination

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Cornerstone Wireless, LLC. is seeking an OOG Yard Specialist in Compton, CA, to coordinate inbound containers, flat racks, and daily loading activities while ensuring safety and accuracy of records.

You will work with drivers, equipment operators, and the OOG Operations team to execute the loading plan precisely and on schedule. The role requires attention to cargo details, the ability to manage multiple tasks, and strong communication to report issues promptly.