Fulfillment Team Member (Yard Coordinator)

An enthusiastic and committed associate, able to perform the essential multi-functions activities of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Manage yard operations by directing drivers’ movement, managing driver’s check-ins and check-outs, performing the trailer door process, maintaining yard safety, cleanliness and managing the delivery of recycling bags/ICE gel packs to 3^rd Party. 

Key Responsibilities

Include coordinating with drivers to ensure vehicles are positioned correctly for loading and unloading, communicating risks to leadership, and managing the flow of vehicles to optimize efficiency and on-time performance at Cook Unity facility.

• Vehicle and Truck Management:

Directing vehicles and trucks traffic within the yard, ensuring proper positioning for loading, unloading, and dispatch. 

• Trailer Door Process * (Ferguson)

Managing the physical process of opening and closing trailer doors, which is essential for inventory management and associate access. 

• Yard Operations & Traffic Flow:

Monitoring and controlling the movement of vehicles to ensure a smooth and efficient flow of trailers through the yard. 

• Safety and Housekeeping:

Adhering to and enforcing safety procedures, maintaining a high standard of cleanliness, and ensuring the yard is organized and hazard-free. 
Manage the bags and ice gel packs to get delivered to the 3^rd Party company, ensuring the proper handling by drivers and Cook Unity associates.

• Communication:

Liaising with drivers, internal teams, and site leadership to relay information, address potential risks, and resolve issues impacting yard operations. 

• Inventory Management:

Working with dock clerks and operations to ensure bags (orders) delivered to the drivers (3^rd Party) are properly accounted for and signed out by the correct party. 

Required Skills and Attributes 

• Strong communication skills to direct drivers and interact with internal teams, in both written and verbal (Spanish & English)
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong understanding of yard safety procedures and logistics.
• Organizational skills to maintain a clean and orderly yard.
• Ability to stay updated with safety regulations and industry standards.

• Overall enforcement of Yard and Dock Safety Procedures
• Management of vehicles in Yard and to Docks in compliance with site physical restrictions
• Keeping accurate records of vehicles arriving/leaving site and safety procedures carried out
• Prioritization of commercially important deliveries within Receive
• Liaison with Safety, Operations and Vendor Operations
• Review and implementation of changes as required to Checks and Audits concerning Yard and Docks

• Excellent attention to detail and methodical approach to work
• Problem Solving, and issue resolution skills
• Self-motivated & Ability to work under pressure

Other related responsibilities as needed.

• Must haves…
• 18 years of age or older
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Able to work in cold environments (35° F to 41° F)
• Non-slip work shoes required
• Able to stand for extended periods
• Able to lift up to 50lb
• Bilingual: Spanish and English
• Previous experience in fulfillment or warehouse work
• Forklift certification
• Food Handler Certification
• Basic technological knowledge (Email and Apps)

Shift Availability:

SUN to WED 9:00am - 1:30pm

Please note: Upon hire, training will take place at 1327 East 15th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021. Beginning December 4th, our new work location will be 5469 Ferguson Dr, Commerce, CA 90022.