Yard Specialist
Job ID 576520 Location US-MI-Brownstown
Posted Date 9/21/2017 Company Amazon.com.dedc, LLC Position Category Fulfillment Associate Recruiting Team .. Job Description
Amazon is pioneering new products, services, and technologies within its expansive transportation network. It is building a system and capability to ensure that its carriers are successful and its customers' packages are delivered as quickly, accurately, and cost effectively as possible. To meet this goal, Amazon is continually striving to innovate and provide best in class service levels.
As a non-CDL Yard Specialist for our Sort Center Network, you will assist operations in an active trailer yard, performing a variety of duties including operating a spotter truck. Preferred candidates will have at least two years commercial driving experience in a vehicle of similar size, weight, and controls as a terminal tractor and proficiency in backing trailers into dock doors and parking slips; demonstrate strong analytical thinking and problem solving skills; good communication with diverse audiences; ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment; and a commitment to building strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues and outside vendors.
Responsibilities:
* Correspond with multiple shipping companies and demonstrate comprehensive understanding of shipping systems, requirements, rules and obligations to support yard organization and minimize delays.
* Conduct daily coordination with sort center operations departments, transportation peers and carriers to ensure all trailers arrive and depart on time with zero defects.
* Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the trailer yard through meticulous attention to detail and daily yard audits.
* Consolidate data from multiple sources to support daily workflow and business needs.
* Operate spotter truck, moving trailers between trailer yard and dock doors and logging all trailer moves to maintain accurate yard inventory.
* Support production by following all safety measures and policies and demonstrating safe behavior.
Job Description
Amazon is pioneering new products, services, and technologies within its expansive transportation network. It is building a system and capability to ensure that its carriers are successful and its customers' packages are delivered as quickly, accurately, and cost effectively as possible. To meet this goal, Amazon is continually striving to innovate and provide best in class service levels.
As a non-CDL Yard Specialist for our Sort Center Network, you will assist operations in an active trailer yard, performing a variety of duties including operating a spotter truck. Preferred candidates will have at least two years commercial driving experience in a vehicle of similar size, weight, and controls as a terminal tractor and proficiency in backing trailers into dock doors and parking slips; demonstrate strong analytical thinking and problem solving skills; good communication with diverse audiences; ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment; and a commitment to building strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues and outside vendors.
Responsibilities:
* Correspond with multiple shipping companies and demonstrate comprehensive understanding of shipping systems, requirements, rules and obligations to support yard organization and minimize delays.
* Conduct daily coordination with sort center operations departments, transportation peers and carriers to ensure all trailers arrive and depart on time with zero defects.
* Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the trailer yard through meticulous attention to detail and daily yard audits.
* Consolidate data from multiple sources to support daily workflow and business needs.
* Operate spotter truck, moving trailers between trailer yard and dock doors and logging all trailer moves to maintain accurate yard inventory.
* Support production by following all safety measures and policies and demonstrating safe behavior.
Amazon is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer - Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation.
Basic Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
* High School Diploma or equivalent required
* Experience in Microsoft Office applications including but not limited to MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
* Must be flexible for daily overtime and varying schedules as needed
* Must have a valid driver's license, maintain appropriate insurance and pass a motor vehicle background check and complete Amazon.com yard driver training
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
* Preferred candidates will have at least two years commercial driving experience in a vehicle of similar size, weight, and controls a... For full info follow application link.
Amazon is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation