Yard Coordinator

Job Summary

Operates forklift machinery to lift, load or move material as directed. Maintains equipment and daily equipment logs and maintains forklift inspection reports. Supports logistic operations by receiving, checking, and packing material to be delivered and assisting with inventory functions including, order filling, stocking, cycle counts and processing returns.

Responsibilities

Essential functions

• Inspects machinery and asses the work area before operations to ensure safety
• Takes proper precautionary measures when operating machinery
• Operates forklift machinery to lift, load or move material
• Works in an outdoor environment in varying weather conditions
• Maintains equipment in clean, good working condition and monitors maintenance and mileage data
• Reports any maintenance or issues
• Maintains daily equipment logs and daily forklift inspection reports

Non-essential functions

• Supports essential logistic operations through storage, transportation and repairing equipment
• Assists in inventory functions including cycle counts and processing returns
• Cleans and maintains all work areas from trash and clutter
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or other designate

Qualifications

• Prefer a minimum of a two-year business/trade degree or equivalent in work experience. 
• Good knowledge of electrical products/systems is preferred. 
• Ability to read, write and speak in English, required.  
• Working knowledge of PC for Windows, Internet, Email and SAP software is a plus.
• Prior experience with Bill of Ladings, purchase orders and shipping documents, preferred.
• Must have large forklift and heavy material experience. 
• Must have strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Rigging safety, preferred.
• Knowledge of securing all loads to flatbed trailers, preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (reading, writing and speaking English) 
• Ability to effectively plan and organize your day and work area
• Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged.
• Ability to be experienced, safe, and efficient operators of large material handling equipment.

Physical Requirements

Lift and carry requirements (weight and frequency):
Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100%

• Lift from Floor to Waist:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 76 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 101 + lbs. - Occasionally
• Above Waist Lift:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 76 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 101+ lbs. - Not at all
• Unilateral Carry:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 101+ lbs. - Not at all
• Bilateral Carry:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 101+ lbs. - Not at all

Physical Activity

Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:

• Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Frequently
• Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Occasionally
• Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Occasionally
• Bending/Stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally
• Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all
• Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Occasionally
• Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently
• Crouching/Squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally
• Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Not at all
• Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Frequently
• Repetitive Motion (substantial movement (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Occasionally
• Trunk Rotation (movement in any direction, whether standing or sitting, with at least one foot stationary and in contact with the floor) - Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally
• Handling (applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously
• Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers and not whole hand) - Frequently
• Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Occasionally
• Driving (the control and operation of a fork lift) - Frequently
• Desk Work (tasks generally performed at a desk, including use of a computer, printer, fax machine, telephone and other office equipment) - Occasionally
• Use of tools (safely operate equipment needed for receiving, conveying, stocking, packaging, and shipping parts) - Frequently
• Hearing (perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously
• Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Frequently
• Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Not at all

Additional Information

This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.