Yard Specialist
US$55,000 – US$65,000 / yr base salary
Posted 18 Aug 2026
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- Expected experience
- 1+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Contract
- Full-time
Compensation
| Base salary | US$55,000 – US$65,000 / yr |
|---|
Role speciality
LogisticsOut-of-Gauge (OOG) Cargo OperationsTransportationYard Operations
Useful technologies
Microsoft Excel
Location: 19431 S. Santa Fe Ave., Compton, CA 90221
Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000 per year, depending on experience
Position Summary
- The OOG Yard Specialist is responsible for coordinating and managing daily OOG yard operations, including inbound containers and flat racks from the port, transloading activities, OTR outbound loading, and execution of the daily loading plan. This position works closely with drivers, equipment operators, dispatch, and the OOG Operations team to ensure cargo is received, handled, loaded, and released safely and according to the scheduled operation plan.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and document all inbound and outbound cargo movements.
- Verify cargo quantity, condition, dimensions, and identification numbers upon arrival and departure.
- Manage and monitor all loading and unloading operations.
- Coordinate truck arrival, parking, staging, and loading schedules with drivers and operators.
- Take clear photos before, during, and after loading or unloading.
- Apply required stickers and labels and verify sensor installation and operating status.
- Maintain accurate yard inventory, cargo location, and daily movement records.
- Immediately report cargo damage, discrepancies, safety concerns, or operational issues to management.
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience in yard operations, logistics, or transportation is preferred.
- Knowledge of container, flat rack, trailer, and OTR operations preferred.
- Understanding cargo loading, transloading, and cargo securement practices.
- Ability to coordinate multiple trucks and loading activities simultaneously.
- Ability to work safely around trucks, forklifts, reach stackers, cranes, and heavy equipment.
- Ability to work outdoors and respond to changing operational schedules.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Team-oriented mindset with strong coordination skills.
- Basic computer skills(Microsoft excel) for operational records, email, and daily reporting.
- Proficient in English & Korean preferred
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision PPO Insurance
- Life, STD, LTD Insurance
- 401(K) Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holiday(s)
- Additional Paid time off (Bereavement, Wedding, Birth of a Child, etc.)
- Years of Service Awards
- Education Assistant Program (Based on Eligibility)