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Seasonal Logistics Yard Coordinator,

Target · Elmhurst, IL · $20.82–$37.45 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

How would you communicate with drivers, the dock and leaders so everyone knows what's happening?

What they are checking: Whether they keep information flowing across groups, since a yard depends on clear handoffs.

Tell me about a time you kept a lot of moving pieces organized under time pressure.

What they are checking: Whether they can stay organized and calm when many things need attention at once.

Tell me about a time you caught a mistake before it caused a bigger problem.

What they are checking: Whether they double-check details, which prevents costly errors like wrong trailers or missed loads.

What would you do

Two trailers need the same dock door at the same time, and both are urgent. How would you decide?

What they are checking: Whether they weigh priorities like outbound deadlines and perishable freight and communicate the decision clearly.

The yard gets congested during peak season. What would you do to keep trucks from backing up at the gate?

What they are checking: Whether they can think ahead about flow and solve bottlenecks instead of reacting late.

A driver is frustrated about waiting and starts arguing with you. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they stay professional and explain the situation without escalating the conflict.

This is a seasonal role with shift differentials available. What shifts can you work during peak?

What they are checking: Whether their availability matches peak logistics needs, which is why the seasonal role exists.

About the work

A Yard Coordinator keeps trailers moving through the yard and into the right doors. How would you keep track of every trailer's location and status?

What they are checking: Whether they understand yard management basics and the need for accurate, real-time records.

What safety risks do you see in a busy truck yard, and how would you keep people safe?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize hazards like backing trucks, poor visibility and pedestrians in the yard.

How comfortable are you with yard management or logistics software and keeping data accurate in it?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep systems accurate, since one wrong entry can send a trailer to the wrong door.

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The full job description

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The pay range per hour is $20.82 - $37.45. You may also earn additional compensation in the form of a shift differential, ranging from $2.00 to $3.50 per hour, based on eligibility. Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits . About us: Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here . A role in Global Logistics, Inventory Allocation and Replenishment means you’ll focus on the efficient transportation of product around the world. Here, you’ll be challenged to pivot seamlessly from sales operations and planning, to ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs regulations, to achieving the best possible product availability through proper inventory positioning. You’ll establish and develop great relationships with our vendors to encourage on-time shipment and delivery to stores and ultimately, guests. And you’ll analyze transportation supplier capabilities and contracts for maximum speed, reliability and cost effectiveness. As a Seasonal Logistics Yard Coordinator , you are responsible for the execution of daily trailer movement within Target’s Distribution Center Yards. You will foster a “safety first” culture through awareness, training and accountability. With safety being Target’s number one priority, you will work diligently with carriers to ensure they are following all safety expectations and maintaining a safe work environment for all drivers that enter Target’s yard, identifying any unsafe acts and working to immediately address. You will operate Target owned vehicles to execute yard audit routines, which may entail driving to an offsite yard depending on facility location. You will work to ensure the yard management system is updated to reflect the current status of all trailers in the yard. You will also ensure all trailers are admitted according to the current best practices. You will be expected to communicate effectively with all DC executives regarding trailer needs, movement and progress. You will monitor trailer releases to ensure trailers meet scheduled deliveries to stores and be responsible for the accountability of all Target equipment. This includes conducting trailer inventories and ensuring that the equipment is available for preventive maintenance checks. Furthermore, you will work cross functionally with First Mile Transportation to monitor trailer pools and freight flow volatility, ensuring our yards remain within threshold and safe. Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs. Two Shifts Available: Sunday - Wednesday Wednesday - Saturday About you: • High School degree or equivalent • Possesses and maintains a valid driver's license for state employed • Must be at least 18 years of age or older • Demonstrated ability to multi-task • Experience working in a high volume, high activity environment • Direct experience within a distribution center truck yard or traffic management preferred. • Strong oral and written communication skills Benefits Eligibility Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_G | Pegue esta URL en su navegador preferido para obtener información sobre la elegibilidad de este puesto para recibir beneficios: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_G Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.

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