About this role
Description
We’re expanding our team within Amazon Logistics! If you’re interested in joining a business where you can have fun, be a leader in the organization, and drive communication across teams, this could be the role for you. As a Yard Marshall you will be a leader and specialize in communicating across the operation to multiple stakeholders and plan safe operation of AMZL yards. Our Yard Marshals drive the pulse of our operations on the ground and play a key role in getting our customers’ orders delivered.
Key job responsibilities
· Create a strategic dock plan for arrival and placement of trailers and plan for exceptions and contingencies.
· Coordinate with operations and delivery service providers to ensure smooth flow of traffic through the launch pads, ensure safe operations, and drive on-time dispatch performance.
· Ensure that all safety measures and precautions are in place and being used regarding the docks, trailers and delivery vehicles.
· Conduct daily coordination with station operation managers, upstream transportation partners and carriers to ensure all trailers arrive and depart on time, safely, and with zero defects.
· Keep an up to date knowledge of scheduled trailer appointments, monitor new releases and communicate with other departments.
· Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the station trailer yard through meticulous attention to detail and daily yard audits.
· Perform Trailer Dock Release (TDR) and comply with safety standards and processes.
· Assist in unloading trailers.
· Consolidate information from different sources to determine daily trailer pool requirements, trailer flow in yard, and generate daily reports to support business needs.
· Escalate systematic and operational issues through case and ticket systems, audit delivery and shipping documents as needed, and troubleshoot shipping problems and errors to resolution.
· Ability to understand and interact with Amazon warehouse management systems and utilize electronic devices to log all trailer moves in Yard Management System and maintain accurate yard inventory.
· Standing and/or walking during a minimum ten-hour shift.
· Lift up to 35 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
· Manual dexterity in hands and wrist.
· Work in an environment that is subject to variable temperatures and weather.
About the team
Inclusive team culture
At Amazon we embrace our differences and we are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 14 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.
Work Life Balance
We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional.
Basic Qualifications
- 3+ years of increasing responsibilities in WHS or environmental programs in manufacturing, production, or service operations experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications and the use of pivot tables and the development of charts and graphics
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Speak, write, and read fluently in English, and have the ability to take direction in English
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Distribution Center or Manufacturing EHS with mix of exempt and non-exempt employees at a site of at least 250 people
- Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.