Yard Operations Coordinator

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Yard Operations Coordinator

Location: Olive Branch, MS, USA - 8313 Polk Lane

There are 4 positions available

Schedules as follows:

1 position: Monday - Friday, 7am - 3:45 pm

1 position: Friday, 9am-7:45 pm; Saturday, 4am - 12:45 pm; Sunday, 9:15 am - 7:30 pm; Monday, 9am - 7:45 pm

1 position: Sunday, 9pm until 5:45am and Monday- Thursday, 3:00pm-11:45pm

1 position: Monday - Friday, 10:00pm until 6:45am

Note - Shifts subject to change based on the needs of the business. OT may be required and is mandatory if required.

If you are passionate about inspiring, motivating and assisting your team members, this opportunity could further enhance your journey and we want to hear from you! Day to day you will be helping your team improve the overall process of the building and the individual team members.

Position Overview:

Temperature Control & Compliance

• Coordinate and verify continuous temperature compliance for refrigerated and ambient pharmaceutical trailers.

• Confirm proper temperature set points, reefer operation, fuel levels, alarms, and monitoring devices.

• Conduct scheduled and ad-hoc temperature checks per GDP SOPs.

• Escalate temperature excursions, alarms, or equipment issues.

• Ensure trailers are staged per GDP requirements.

Yard Coordination & Trailer Flow

• Manage yard moves, dock door assignments, trailer staging, and flow.

• Maintain accurate real-time yard inventory.

• Prioritize temperature-sensitive shipments.

• Communicate with dispatch, warehouse, and carriers.

Quality, Documentation & Regulatory Support

• Ensure compliance with GDP, GMP, FDA, and internal quality standards.

• Maintain accurate documentation.

• Support deviation investigations and CAPA activities.

• Provide documentation for audits.

• Verify trailer cleanliness and seal integrity.

Safety, Security & Asset Protection

• Enforce yard safety protocols and traffic rules.

• Monitor trailer security and seals.

• Report hazards and incidents.

• Ensure compliance with safety policies.

CrossFunctional Collaboration

• Act as a central coordination point across teams.

• Direct yard drivers and spotters.

• Escalate operational risks.

• Support continuous improvement efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically requires 1+ years of related experience

Additional Skills and Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• 1 year of experience in transportation, logistics, or yard operations. Internal employees must have at least 6 months of McKesson experience in a distribution position

• Excellent English verbal and written communication with outstanding customer service skills

• MS Office - basic to intermediate

• Must be a positive change team memberthat demonstrates passion and commitment to the success of the team and individuals

• Able to work autonomously

• Good critical thinking skills with the ability to see the "big picture"and be proactive

• Enhanced organization and prioritization in a fast paced environment

• Excellent attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ months of experience utilizing Power Industrial Equipment (Dock Stocker, Pallet Jack). Location is willing to train those with no experience - must be able to obtain/maintain certifications.

• Familiarity with warehouse management systems such as Accumax, WMS, TMS with the ability to learn other programs

• Exposure to Reefer Trailer operations

• Understanding of GDP and cold-chain requirements

• Experience in pharmaceutical distribution

• Prior coordinator or lead role

• Knowledge of continuous monitoring systems

• Other tasks may be assigned to improve and maintain the proper support of the DC

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work indoors and outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather

• Ability to work in trailers, yard and warehouse - sit, stand, crouch, walk through course of the day

• Lift up to 50 lbs when required. Or heavier items in a team lift

• Office work and warehouse work may also be involved

Careel Level - O3

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