Yard Coordinator

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Yard Coordinator - Cape Town. Container Depot Minimum Requirements Matric At least 2 years’ experience working in a container depot environment Willingness to work shifts in a 24-hour operational environment Key Responsibilities Control the movement of incoming and outgoing trucks through the depot to ensure efficient receiving and dispatching without unnecessary delays. Use loading slips to instruct forklift/Hyster operators on which containers must be loaded onto the correct trucks. Ensure container doors are properly closed and facing the correct direction before loading or offloading. Apply the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) principle according to the list provided by the Shift Supervisor. Inspect containers before loading to ensure they are clean and suitable for cargo. Conduct light tests on all containers. Perform physical inspections of containers within the depot and ensure they are safely and correctly stacked. Follow all depot safety procedures and wear a reflective jacket at all times while working in the yard. Report unsafe working conditions to the Operations Manager and refrain from performing unsafe procedures until the matter has been assessed. Perform additional duties as reasonably required by the Supervisor or Manager. Work shifts in accordance with the depot’s operating procedures. Please Note: This is a shift-based position within a 24-hour container depot operation.