Yard Control Associate

Job summary

Coordinate and track trailer movements in the distribution centre yard, maintaining accurate records in the Yard Management System and supporting inbound and outbound priorities. Communicate with shunters, operations teams, carriers, and management, follow safety procedures, prepare operational records, and help resolve yard and shipping issues.

Job details

Yard Controller Location: Vaughan , ON Pay Rate: $19.50/hour Schedule: Friday to Monday, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM Position Overview In this role, you will support daily yard and transportation operations by coordinating trailer movements, tracking trailer locations, and ensuring smooth inbound and outbound activities. You will work closely with shunters, warehouse teams, carriers, and management to keep yard operations safe, organized, and efficient. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and monitor trailer movements within the distribution centre yard. Track trailer locations and maintain accurate records in the Yard Management System (YMS). Support inbound and outbound operations by prioritizing trailer movements. Communicate updates with shunters, operations teams, carriers, and management. Follow yard safety procedures and report hazards or safety concerns. Maintain accurate records and assist with operational reports. Identify and resolve shipping, receiving, and yard-related issues. Manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Job Requirements High school diploma or equivalent. Valid G2 driver's licence. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks. Commitment to workplace safety. Previous experience in transportation, logistics, warehousing, or distribution is an asset. Experience with a Yard Management System (YMS), including systems such as Zebra, is an asset. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and reporting tools. Interested in this opportunity? Apply today!

What you’ll do

Coordinate and track trailer movements in the distribution centre yard, maintaining accurate records in the Yard Management System and supporting inbound and outbound priorities. Communicate with shunters, operations teams, carriers, and management, follow safety procedures, prepare operational records, and help resolve yard and shipping issues.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent and a valid G2 driver's licence are required. Candidates should have strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills, a commitment to safety, and proficiency in Microsoft Office; logistics or warehousing experience and YMS experience are assets.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Occupational safety · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Yard Operations · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Trailer Movement Coordination
• Yard Operations
• Trailer Tracking
• Yard Management System
• Inbound And Outbound Operations
• Communication
• Recordkeeping
• Operational Reporting
• Problem Solving
• Organization
• Attention To Detail
• Task Management
• Workplace Safety
• Microsoft Office

Job areas

• Logistics
• Transportation
• Administrative
• Security & Safety

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