Yard Coordinator - job 1 of 2

As a Yard Coordinator at Maddox, your core responsibilities include efficiently stocking transformers in the storage yard, loading outbound shipments, performing yard maintenance, and ensuring safe operation of heavy equipment like mobile gantry cranes and forklifts. Collaborating with the Outbound Logistics Coordinator to accurately record shipment information is also key.

For the Yard Coordinator role at Maddox, we value experience and skills, but we also welcome early-career candidates who show the right attitude and ambition. A strong safety mindset and ability to operate heavy machinery are essential, alongside attention to detail and teamwork capabilities.

The Yard Coordinator position at Maddox typically involves a 45-hour work week, from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. There are slight adjustments during the summer and winter, and we anticipate transitioning to a 40-hour, 4-day schedule when staffing allows.

The pay for the Yard Coordinator position at Maddox runs from $23.91 to $31.18 per hour, depending on your experience. Additionally, performance can lead to a promotion to 'Level 2' with an earning potential of up to $36.39 per hour.

Maddox provides several benefits for the Yard Coordinator role, which include paid time off, a wellness stipend of up to $1,000 per month, maternity and paternity leave, 401k matching, and health/wellness benefits among others. We believe in taking care of our employees!

To prioritize safety as a Yard Coordinator, ensure you are always aware of your surroundings, adhere to company safety protocols, and perform regular inspections of equipment. Demonstrating a history of safe operation of machinery will also help in your response.

When addressing your experience with mobile gantry cranes and forklifts, it's important to detail any relevant training you've undergone, the types of equipment you've operated, and specific scenarios where you effectively utilized these machines safely and efficiently.

In a high-pressure situation while loading shipments, staying organized and calm is key. Discuss how you would quickly assess the priority of tasks, communicate effectively with your team members, and ensure that safety always remains a top priority.

Illustrate your ability to work independently by referencing specific tasks you have successfully completed without supervision. Then, contrast this with examples of teamwork—perhaps how you collaborated on a larger project, highlighting your effective communication and cooperation.

Discuss techniques for organization, such as categorizing transformers logically, implementing efficient stocking routines, and regular yard cleanups. Highlight the positive impact this organization has on operational efficiency and safety.

Emphasize your attention to detail and methods for double-checking information. Describe systematic approaches you use to verify data and how clear communication with team members helps maintain accuracy.

State the importance of addressing safety concerns immediately. Outline steps you would take, such as notifying management, securing the area, using appropriate cleanup materials, and documenting the incident for future reference.

Convey your admiration for Maddox's growth and commitment to employee culture, emphasizing how these values resonate with your own. Mention specific aspects of the role you find appealing, and how you envision contributing to the team's success.

Acknowledge the challenges posed by various weather conditions but focus on your adaptability. Discuss strategies you've developed to stay productive and engaged despite environmental changes.

Explain your commitment to continuous learning, whether through on-the-job training, workshops, or online courses related to heavy machinery operation and safety. Demonstrating initiative in skill enhancement shows keen professionalism.