Yard Coordinator

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Yard Coordinator - Cape Town. Container Depot

Minimum Requirements

• Matric

• At least 2 years’ experience working in a container depot environment

• Willingness to work shifts in a 24-hour operational environment

Key Responsibilities

• Control the movement of incoming and outgoing trucks through the depot to ensure efficient receiving and dispatching without unnecessary delays.

• Use loading slips to instruct forklift/Hyster operators on which containers must be loaded onto the correct trucks.

• Ensure container doors are properly closed and facing the correct direction before loading or offloading.

• Apply the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) principle according to the list provided by the Shift Supervisor.

• Inspect containers before loading to ensure they are clean and suitable for cargo. Conduct light tests on all containers.

• Perform physical inspections of containers within the depot and ensure they are safely and correctly stacked.

• Follow all depot safety procedures and wear a reflective jacket at all times while working in the yard.

• Report unsafe working conditions to the Operations Manager and refrain from performing unsafe procedures until the matter has been assessed.

• Perform additional duties as reasonably required by the Supervisor or Manager.

• Work shifts in accordance with the depot’s operating procedures.

Please Note: This is a shift-based position within a 24-hour container depot operation.