Yard Coordinator

Overview

As a Chick-fil‑A Supply Yard Coordinator, you will move tractors, trailers, and straight trucks in a safe, accurate, and timely manner at the distribution center yard. You are a safe, professional driver who follows all company policies, laws, and regulations regarding commercial drivers. This role supports continued innovation at an operation unique in the food service industry.

Chick‑fil‑A Supply is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chick‑fil‑A, Inc., providing innovative distribution services that ensure restaurants receive the food and products they need, when they need them. For more information, visit cfa-supply.com.

Location

1225 W Wintergreen Rd, Hutchins, TX 75141

Schedule

The schedule will be assigned according to business needs, with flexibility required during weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.

Pay

Starting at $30+ per hour.

Benefits

• Food and drinks provided: free meals, snacks, and drinks during the workday.
• Generous paid time off: accrue up to 3 weeks of PTO in the first year, with immediate access to 40 hours upon hire.
• Wellness: 16 hours per year.
• Holidays: 7 days per year plus 1 floating holiday.
• Parental leave: 4 weeks for new parent bonding, plus short‑term disability benefits if applicable.
• Health insurance options: a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans, including a no‑premium option for individuals and families.
• Retirement: 401(k) with a 5% match for eligible employees.
• Education investment plan: up to $45,000 lifetime benefit for continued education of eligible team members.
• Additional benefits supporting emotional, social, physical, financial, and spiritual well‑being.

Responsibilities

• Make safe, accurate, and timely yard movements.
• Ensure transportation assets are located in the proper places on the yard at the appropriate times and assist in yard audits.
• Support asset fueling at the on‑site fuel location (occasionally).
• Support asset washing at the on‑site wash bay (occasionally).
• Move both 3rd‑party carrier trailers and assets from Chick‑fil‑A Supply’s private fleet.
• Comply with all regulatory and company policy requirements, including operating within hours‑of‑service limits using an electronic logging device (ELD).
• Maintain an acceptable Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) record.
• Follow all pre‑ and post‑trip equipment inspection and DVIR reporting procedures.
• Adhere to FSMA policies regarding safe food transport.
• Immediately notify team leaders of any accident or on‑the‑job injury and complete reports.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required.
• Abide by yard safety procedures, speed limits, parking rules, pedestrian crossings, and safety vest requirements.
• Attend scheduled safety and job training sessions.
• Report defects, accidents, or violations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Minimum age of 21 years.
• Valid CDL‑A and a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in compliance with DOT requirements.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 55 lb and move pallets/carts with mechanical assistance up to 2,000 lb.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and in multi‑temperature environments, including freezers.
• Manage time off to ensure proper rest and operate in compliance with DOT regulations.
• Maintain a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Prepare for shifts to rotate and attend in proper attire with required PPE.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including distribution center staff.
• Adapt to change and respond professionally to difficult situations.
• Manage pressure, prioritize tasks, and handle conflicting demands.
• Ability to travel up to 5 % for supplier visits or stranded tractor/trailer movements due to Hours of Service constraints.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a yard jockey or coordinating a transportation yard.