What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard & Dock Operations Coordinator position at OFI?
Description
ofi is a global leader in food & beverage ingredients and solutions. Through our core ingredient platforms that we’re known for globally – cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices – we partner with food and beverage manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice operators worldwide to help meet evolving consumer needs.
With deep roots in origin countries and close relationships with farmers, we help deliver quality, traceability, transparency, and resilient supply chains. By combining sourcing expertise, market knowledge, innovation, and technical capabilities, we create value for customers while driving positive impact for people and the planet.
Together, ofi employees advance our Purpose: to be the change for good food and a healthy future.
Position Summary:
ofi values in-person collaboration with colleagues – employees are expected to work their specific work schedule on site at their ofi location.
This position is responsible for coordinating truck flow, organizing parking, and directing traffic to ensure efficient yard and dock operations. It includes inspecting trailers, blowing them out, verifying vent counts, and communicating trailer conditions to the shipping lead. The role performs essential safety tasks such as chocking wheels, installing brake line locks and jack stands, confirming dock locks, and preparing trailers for loading or release. It also involves sealing trailer doors, guiding drivers through each step of the loading process, and ensuring all loads are safe to pull away. Across all trailer movements, the position maintains consistent communication and strict adherence to safety protocols.
What You’ll Do - Position Responsibilities:
Sheller:
- Keep trucks organized in parking lot, direct traffic on Jordan Street
- Inspect and blow out trailers; notify shipping lead of condition
- Inform shipping lead of how many vents are on the truck
- Direct driver to assigned dock
- Chock wheels, install brake line lock, jack stand on dropped trailers, confirm dock is locked on trailer, inform shipping lead
- Inform driver that the load is ready and safe to pull away from dock
- Seal trailer doors, send driver back to scale house
- On all transfer loads: Open and close doors on trailers, set jack stand
Cold Storage:
- Open doors on trailer
- Install wheel chock, brake line lock, jack stand
- Inform lift driver that the trailer is ready to lock in
- Confirm lock
- Inform truck driver that the load is ready and safe to pull away from dock
- Perform other duties as assigned
Experience You’ll Bring – Role Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- Customer service oriented with good communications skills
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Physical dexterity.
- Willingness to work in shifts (late or early hours, weekends, and overtime if necessary).
- This role is performed on site at a facility that regularly processes peanuts Employees in this position will routinely work in areas where peanuts and related allergens are present and may be exposed by contact or in the air. Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the role.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
ofi provides employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that is designed to support your career, health, and future. Build a Rewarding Career at ofi!
The pay for this role is $13.87 hourly and is based on position responsibilities and geographic location. Actual pay may be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or other determining factors.
Comprehensive & Affordable Benefits: Coverage for you (and your eligible dependents) with plans designed for peace of mind and savings for the future.
A Culture of Well-being: Paid Volunteer time off, access to events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being for you and your family.
Family Support: Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits and lactation support, including milk shipping for traveling employees.
Additional Perks That Make a Difference:
- Vacation time from Day 1 – Your time off starts accruing immediately, growing with your tenure.
- Paid Sick Leave – Rest, recover, and return strong – with paid sick leave on ofi.
- Company Paid Holidays – ofi values work-life balance and the importance of celebrating life’s special moments.
- 401K Match on Day 1 – Invest in your future with our competitive retirement savings program.
- Career Growth and Learning – Join a company committed to developing talent, fostering innovation, and creating meaningful opportunities.
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: US-Talent.Acquisition@ofi.com
At ofi, we celebrate our diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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