Yard Clerk

Join us to create change and have an impact in homes around the world.

At Electrolux, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people, and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.

Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute, and grow together.

All about the role:

The Warehouse yard clerk is a critical role and is required to ensure the accurate and on-time receipt of inbound loads and outbound customer shipments in our Yard Management System (YMS). It also requires logging and documenting every driver or visitor for proper documentation and shipment information. In addition, this role will perform daily yard checks and inspect visual condition of trailers/equipment that arrive at the truck gate. Responsibilities for this role include collaborating with all departments within the facility to include Dispatch Clerks, Returns Clerks, Operation Leads, Operations Supervisors, and upper management. This position requires close communication with the operations team to ensure compliance with quality standards, procedures, policies, deadlines, etc. and helps in resolving any issues.

This position requires reacting to all management requirements with a sense of urgency to ensure high service levels. This role includes understanding yard layout at the facility, and effective communication with drivers/carriers for pick-up and drop-off instructions. This individual will also be responsible for the effective use of Yard Management System (YMS).

What you'll do:

• Responsible for monitoring daily yard activities.

• Responsible for logging inbound and outbound trailers with proper driver/visitor information.

• Responsible for maintaining accurate information in Yard Management System (YMS).

• Retain and file signed documents and logs for record keeping.

• Effectively communicate with Front Office clerk when needing to order office supplies and limits access to receiving/loading dock by unauthorized individuals.

• Work in tandem with various departments and maintain flexible attitude supporting all the work to achieve organizational goals.

• Understanding the yard layout within the facility, effective communication with inbound/outbound clerks and carriers for pick-up and drop-off schedules.

• Daily yard checks and effective transfer of duties to 2nd shift Yard Clerk.

• Other duties as required.

Who you are:

• Ours is a dynamic, fast-paced environment that asks for flexibility and agility.

• You work with urgency, analyzing and adapting to different situations, quickly understanding changes and reacting confidently and decisively.

• You always strive for better, in your work and for your future.

• You start and you finish, taking leadership of getting things done, on time and to high quality, tying up all the loose ends along the way.

• You're open minded about where ideas come from and how they can be applied to enable innovation.

• You see challenge as opportunity.

• With lots of initiative, you always have something to do and thrive on being productive.

Qualifications and preferred qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent.

• 3-5 years' experience of Shipping / Receiving Yard Clerk responsibilities.

• Operational experience is preferred.

• Experience working with variety of WMS Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

• Ability to multi-task under pressure independently and as part of the team.

• Strong work ethic with a focus on results.

• Strong attention to detail, with excellent follow-up skills.

• Creative problem solver, ready to take ownership of assigned duties in a timely manner.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

• Knowledge of ERP/MRP, Warehouse management systems, SAP, etc.

• Flexibility to work standard shifts as well as extended business hours depending on customer needs.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly sitting, standing, and walking.

• Lift up to 50 + pounds and adjust body position to bend, stoop, stand, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for long periods of time.

• Having a good sense of balance and good eye-hand-foot coordination.

• Ability to assess weights and judge distances and heights.

• Ability to work in varying temperatures, depending upon season.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

At Electrolux, we employ great people from a wide variety of backgrounds - not just because it's the right thing to do, but also because we believe that diverse perspectives make our business stronger and more innovative. If you share our values, come find your place in our global community. Meet us on @lifeatelectrolux and career.electroluxgroup.com to learn more.