What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard Superintendent position at APS East Coast Inc?
AMPORTS has been a leader in the global automotive service industry for over 60 years. With multiple locations in the United States and Mexico, AMPORTS is one of the largest auto processors in North America. We believe in a perpetual commitment to quality, safety, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.
Our purpose at AMPORTS is to leverage our port and terminal infrastructure, creating capacity, value, and supply chain solutions for finished vehicles. We take pride in providing service to our customers that is matched by no other. We know how to work hard, play hard, and recognize success. We want to welcome go-getters that are motivated to focus on pooling resources, knowledge and skills to get the job done.
Summary/Objective
Oversee day to day terminal operations. Liaison between the work force, Yard Manager, customer service, and truck drivers. Keeps a journal of all cargo handling operations and confirms with customer service all charges are correctly captured for billing.
Essential Functions
- Liaison between ILA and AMPORTS.
- Ensure customer services satisfaction.
- Liaison between truck drivers and ILA.
- Supervise cargo handling and securing (crane, reach stacker, forklift).
- Log of cargo assistance.
- POR (point of rest) & locations of cargo.
Competencies
- Effective communicator in listening, writing, and verbal.
- Must be detail oriented.
- Ability to solve problems.
- Ability to work as a team.
- Ability to organize and prioritize competing responsibilities.
- Punctual and dependable person.
- Ability to lead a team.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct reports.
Work Environment
Outdoors exposed to changing and/or extreme weather conditions (for instance, rain, sun, snow, wind, humidity, etc.).
Physical Demands
Moderate physical activity performing strenuous daily activities of a primarily administrative or production/technical nature. Manual dexterity sufficient to reach and handle items
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are primarily 8 hours each day, Monday through Friday on a day shift. This position often requires overtime.
Travel
Minimal overnight travel (up to 10%) by land and/or air.
Required Education and Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education and Experience
Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Computer Operations
Intermediate personal computer skills, including electronic mail, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Must be able to obtain TWIC badge (Transportation Working Identification Card)
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Amports is an equal opportunity employee, and diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
