Yard Traffic Coordinator (Temporary)

Job Summary

The Yard Traffic Coordinator supports safe, efficient, and timely inbound and outbound traffic flow within and between assigned trucking yards by coordinating vehicle movement, staging, and communication to minimize congestion and operational delays.

Primary Objectives

• Coordinate yard traffic flow to support efficient warehouse and transportation operations.
• Maintain safe, organized, and compliant yard conditions at all times.
• Facilitate effective communication between drivers, warehouse personnel, and operations leadership.
• Support continuous adjustments to yard activity in response to changing operational demands.
  
  
  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate inbound and outbound truck, trailer, and yard vehicle movement.
• Manage trailer spotting, parking, and staging to maximize yard capacity and flow.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for drivers entering or exiting the yard.
• Monitor yard congestion and proactively adjust traffic patterns to reduce delays.
• Coordinate activities between nearby yard locations to support ongoing operational needs.
• Travel between assigned yard locations during the business day to retrieve paperwork, communicate changes, and support coordination needs.
• Communicate directly with warehouse staff regarding dock assignments, priorities, and schedule changes.
• Maintain awareness of yard safety hazards and report or escalate issues as needed.
• Enforce yard rules, safety protocols, and traffic procedures.
• Maintain basic yard records, logs, or paperwork related to movements and activities.
• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities, last-minute schedule changes, and operational disruptions.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent (HSED) preferred
  
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid state-issued driver license and acceptable driving record required
  
  
  

Work Experience

• 1 years of experience in truck yard operations, trucking, logistics, or warehouse environments required
  
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to apply practical understanding of trucking and warehouse operations to real-time yard coordination.
• Ability to maintain organized, accurate records and follow established processes with attention to detail.
• Strong coordination, communication, and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and operational conditions throughout the workday.
• Ability to read and interpret bills of lading (BOL) and manifests.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to recognize congestion or safety risks and respond appropriately.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to remain organized and calm in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
• Ability to learn quickly and become proficient with software applications and tracking systems.
  
  
  

Competencies

• Delivers Results Rigorously drives self and others to achieve high levels of individual and organization performance.
• Focuses on the Customer & Market Continuously evaluates what is important to the customer/client and develops products or solutions that exceed expectations.
• Makes Sound Business Decisions Makes timely and well-informed decisions that advance critical priorities, capitalize on new opportunities, and resolve problems.
• Practices our Values Supports and models The Pasha Way; conduct reflects Excellence, Honesty, Integrity, Innovation and Teamwork.
  
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT, AND TRAVEL

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Hear and speak with sufficient clarity to understand and engage in telephonic information exchange; hear and understand verbal instructions; give and receive information verbally in person or via communication device - Often
• Walk/travel within office environment, crouch/bend to access floor-level storage - Often
• Use hands/fingers to operate office equipment, type/complete data input, write - Often
• Reach with hands, arms; lift, move and manipulate objects weighing up to 20 pounds - Regularly
• Sight sufficient to read instructions, documents, and screen-based information - Often
• Use hands/fingers to manipulate and file documents, folders, small objects - Regularly
  
  
  

Working Environment

This role requires work that may involve the following environmental conditions:

• Freight warehouse facility, office, outdoor yard and lot, and workshop settings, where hot, humid, cold, and other inclement weather conditions may occur.
• Work days and hours may vary to accommodate operations.
  
  
  

Travel

Occasional Must be able to travel independently between local company facilities.

Screening Requirements

Background Checks

Driving Record Review

The information included in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive or exhaustive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

The salary range listed is based on the geographic zone associated with this role: COMPTON, CA. If you are applying to work from a different location, the salary range may vary to align with the cost of labor and market conditions in that area. For applicants from other zones, we encourage you to reach out to us to confirm the relevant salary range for your specific location. Starting pay will be determined by job-related factors including experience, education, and business needs and may be modified at any time.

Zone 2: $20.00 - $22.00