Job Description
Description:
POSITION SUMMARY
This position oversees yard operations in our dedicated facility. Requires interaction with our customer associates, our driver associates and our warehouse and management associates.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION:
- Manage inbound/outbound freight
- Manage paperwork and coordination of inbound/outbound freight
- Regular and predictable attendance
- Manage outbound freight and returns for Venture warehousing
- Manage yard checks and foreign carrier inbound/outbound freight
- Be proactive in communication with the plant and our personnel regarding issues and needs
- Assist in any reporting necessary for freight movement, identification, and tracking
- Manage activities of our plant “spotters.”
OTHER SIGNIFICANTJOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:
- Additional duties as assigned
Requirements:
REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma
- Previous supervisory experience
- TMW Office Suite proficiency
PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics and Transportation related fields
REQUIRED SKILLS (TECHNICAL, CLERICAL, LANGUAGE, ETC.)
- Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products is essential
- Ability to work in a safety sensitive environment at the plant and yard operations
- Ability to communicate with many levels of personnel – internal and external customers
- Ability to challenge the status quo and work positively to improve our operation
- Ability to handle criticism positively without emotion
- Ability to resolve conflict and problems diplomatically
OTHER INFORMATION
- The essential job functions and major job functions are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the job functions that an individual will be required or expected to perform.
- Position Descriptions may be changed or revised by the Company from time to time at its sole discretion.
This Position Description is not intended to guarantee, and does not guarantee, ongoing employment or employment for a definite term, either in this position or with the Company. Absent an enforceable written contract to the contrary, and to the fullest extent allowed by federal, state and local law, an employee’s employment relationship with the Company is at-will.