Job Title:

Yard and Freight Compliance Clerk

Department:

Administration, Facilities & Secretarial

Country:

United States of America

State/Province:

California

City:

Commerce

Full/Part Time:

Full time

Job Summary:

Under routine supervision, this position is responsible for maintaining safety compliance, upholding site/yard management standards, as well as documenting and communicating vehicle traffic with Operations staff at assigned company facilities. The incumbent will monitor facility access, ensure compliance with CTPAT requirements, and oversee high value/high-risk asset staging procedures. The incumbent will develop and maintain professional relationships with internal and external partners to promote a secure supply chain and safe working environment.

Job Description:

Shifts:

Sunday - Wednesday, Swing Shift 4:00PM - 2:30AM

OR

Wednesday - Saturday, Nights 8:00PM - 6:30AM

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough container and trailer inspections using the 7-Point Container Inspection checklist to verify integrity of structures, doors, locks, and seals before loading or unloading
• Verify and document seal integrity on containers, trailers, and rail cars to ensure they match shipping documentation and comply with CTPAT requirements
• Monitor incoming and outgoing traffic, validating credentials and maintaining accurate logs of all vehicle and personnel movement throughout the facility; direct drivers to designated locations and reroute as needed
• Maintain facility standards through regularly verifying container/trailer safekeeping and removing debris that could impact safety functionalities (alarm-equipped fence line, driving paths, entrances/exits, etc.)
• Implement and oversee high value/high-risk asset staging protocols, including specialized monitoring, proper documentation of chain of custody, and additional measures as needed
• Report vulnerabilities in infrastructure safety to appropriate management, including, but not limited to fence integrity, lighting systems, and gate operations
• Implement procedural measures to protect against unmanifested materials entering the supply chain, including, but not limited to supervised cargo handling, proper marking, weighing, and documentation
• Ensure all access points are adhere to protocols and monitor for potential unauthorized entry; report abnormalities to appropriate management
• Collaborate with internal corporate safety/security teams to maintain facility compliance standards
• Maintain detailed records of all inspections, incidents, and compliance activities to support regulatory requirements
• Demonstrate a helpful, professional attitude when interacting with employees, visitors, vendors, and partners while effectively communicating company procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED with up to 1 year of experience in transportation/logistics, supply chain, yard management or related field
• AND Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences
• Ability to fulfill the physical requirements of the position (climb, maneuver in tight spaces, lift/move up to 45 lbs with dolly assistance)
• Ability to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret information
• Ability to maintain professionalism while dealing with difficult individuals
• Knowledge of employee safety procedures and programs
• Ability to make independent time-sensitive decisions
• Demonstrated skill to operate with a sense of urgency
• Willingness to work night shifts and/or weekends
• Bilingual in English/Spanish, or other multilingual capability

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.  This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education:

GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience:

Transportation/Logistics

Job Opening ID:

00643798 Yard and Freight Compliance Clerk (Open)

“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.