Penske Truck Leasing and Logistics Looking for Yard Coordinator – Logistics at Woodstock, ON Full Time

Position Summary:
In this role you will be the primary contact for all yard activity relating to the movement of trucks, trailers, freight, and traffic for drivers including trailer location / rotation.

Must be able to support afternoons or night shifts

Major Responsibilities:
Creates yard layout and trailer movement schedule (known as “shunt schedule”)

Interfaces with Security as needed regarding safety, accidents and customer policy

Conducts yard audits and ensures accuracy of information in internal and/or external electronic systems through accurate data entry and audits

Performs necessary reporting functions

Accountable for maintaining a safe work environment

Meets deadlines for reports and activities

Adherence to company guidelines and expectations

Other projects as assigned by the Supervisor

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Experience using a dolly crank & bolt cutters required

Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office

Entry level skills with Outlook and Inter / Intranet use

Organizes own work and the work of others to achieve goals in a timely manner

Assess situations to determine the importance and urgency; determine and act on next steps or escalate as required

Reviews, selects and disseminates information regarding key technologies, best practices, and tools to others in the group

Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others in a team environment

May lead small groups in work function or across functions

Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems

Determines appropriate next steps, manage multiple functions and executes deliverables in a timely manner

Works well with limited supervision. Exercises strong time management skills. Takes direction on career development

Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques

Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job

Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete a Penske employment application, submit to a reference verification (to include past employment and education) are required

Physical Requirements:

• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The associate will be required to remember and understand certain instructions, guidelines or other information. The associate must be able to see and verbally

communicate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg.

Penske is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

Penske Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Penske Truck Leasing. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske Logistics provides supply chain management and logistics services to leading companies around the world. Penske Logistics delivers value through its design, planning and execution in transportation, warehousing and freight management. Visit www.PenskeLogistics.com to learn more.

Work Locations :
715032 Oxford Rd 4 715032 Oxford Rd 4

Woodstock, ONN4S 7V9

Primary Location : Canada-Ontario-Woodstock

Job : Logistics/Supply Chain

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Req ID: 2219182