Leader, Yard
VASCOR Logistics
Date: 6 hours ago
City: Springfield, IL
Contract type: Full time

Position Summary
The Yard Leader is responsible for managing specific yard activities. Primary goals are to ensure that the requirements of the Yard Management group as well as our customer requirements are met.
The Yard Leader reports to the Operations Manager and / or Group Leader and has direct responsibility to lead their location.
Position Responsibilities
Education
On The Job The Employee Must
Have natural or corrected eyesight capable of conducting inspections in varying levels of light.
Have normal range of hearing, or corrected hearing, to be able to respond to normal workplace sounds including approaching vehicles.
Be able to conduct the following activities for the duration listed at minimum:
Activity
Duration
Never=0 hrs.
Occasionally = up to 3 hrs.
Frequently = 3-6 hrs.
Constantly = 6-8+ hrs.
Stand
Constantly
Walk
Constantly
Sit
Frequently
Push/Pull
Occasionally
Twist (waist)
Frequently
Twist (neck)
Frequently
Crawl
Occasionally
Climb (work at heights)
Occasionally
Kneel
Occasionally
Bend
Occasionally
Squat
Occasionally
Repetitive Motion
Constantly
Reach above shoulder level
Occasionally
Reach below shoulder level
Occasionally
Keyboarding/ Mouse (scanners)
Occasionally
Fine manipulation- finger movement
Occasionally
Simple grasping
Occasionally
Must Carry/lift Loads Of
Lift
Carry
Light (up to 25lbs.)
Occasionally
Occasionally
Moderate (25 - 50lbs.)
Never
Never
Heavy (over 50lbs.)
Never
Never
Mental
On the job the employee must be able to perform these functions on a daily basis:
Read and comprehend written word
Write
Perform calculations
Communicate orally
Reason and analyze
Comprehend directions/instructions
ENVIRONMENTAL
On The Job The Employee
May be exposed to excessive noise depending on job location and operations in progress
May be around moving machinery and equipment on a daily basis
Depending on work location, may be exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity
May be exposed to dust, fumes, gases, radiation, chemicals depending on the work location
May be required to drive motorized equipment depending on the work location
Potentially walks on uneven ground
May be required to drive motorized equipment such as golf cart or company vehicle
General sign-off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to policies.
The Yard Leader is responsible for managing specific yard activities. Primary goals are to ensure that the requirements of the Yard Management group as well as our customer requirements are met.
The Yard Leader reports to the Operations Manager and / or Group Leader and has direct responsibility to lead their location.
Position Responsibilities
- Know, understand and follow Yard Management Processes.
- Know the inspection process (inbound / post campaign) and train team on standardized inspections process.
- Know how to use equipment (scanners/computer/etc.) and train team.
- Understand and use the Vascor Knowledge Base.
- Fill out necessary paperwork on a daily basis.
- Know, understand, and use Quality Management System and train team.
- Know, understand, follow, and enforce HR and Safety Policies that effect location.
- Manage a staff of 12 employees. Very fast paced environment.
- Accurate arrival of inbound vehicles.
Education
- High school diploma or GED.
- Computer training helpful, but not necessary.
- Verbal and written communications skills.
- Intermediate computer skills.
- Experience in production field.
- Experience with leadership.
- Ability to lead and motivate others
- Engenders trust
On The Job The Employee Must
Have natural or corrected eyesight capable of conducting inspections in varying levels of light.
Have normal range of hearing, or corrected hearing, to be able to respond to normal workplace sounds including approaching vehicles.
Be able to conduct the following activities for the duration listed at minimum:
Activity
Duration
Never=0 hrs.
Occasionally = up to 3 hrs.
Frequently = 3-6 hrs.
Constantly = 6-8+ hrs.
Stand
Constantly
Walk
Constantly
Sit
Frequently
Push/Pull
Occasionally
Twist (waist)
Frequently
Twist (neck)
Frequently
Crawl
Occasionally
Climb (work at heights)
Occasionally
Kneel
Occasionally
Bend
Occasionally
Squat
Occasionally
Repetitive Motion
Constantly
Reach above shoulder level
Occasionally
Reach below shoulder level
Occasionally
Keyboarding/ Mouse (scanners)
Occasionally
Fine manipulation- finger movement
Occasionally
Simple grasping
Occasionally
Must Carry/lift Loads Of
Lift
Carry
Light (up to 25lbs.)
Occasionally
Occasionally
Moderate (25 - 50lbs.)
Never
Never
Heavy (over 50lbs.)
Never
Never
Mental
On the job the employee must be able to perform these functions on a daily basis:
Read and comprehend written word
Write
Perform calculations
Communicate orally
Reason and analyze
Comprehend directions/instructions
ENVIRONMENTAL
On The Job The Employee
May be exposed to excessive noise depending on job location and operations in progress
May be around moving machinery and equipment on a daily basis
Depending on work location, may be exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity
May be exposed to dust, fumes, gases, radiation, chemicals depending on the work location
May be required to drive motorized equipment depending on the work location
Potentially walks on uneven ground
May be required to drive motorized equipment such as golf cart or company vehicle
General sign-off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to policies.
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