Full-Time

Logistics Yard Coordinator

Target

Target

10,001+ employees

Multi-channel retailer selling apparel, home, groceries

Compensation Overview

$20.82 - $37.45/hr

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Austin, TX, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Vehicle Operation & Delivery (1)

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Requirements
  • A high school degree or equivalent is required.
  • Possess and maintain a valid driver's license for the state of employment.
  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Demonstrated ability to multitask.
  • Experience working in a high-volume, high-activity environment.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Execute daily trailer movement within the distribution center yards.
  • Foster a safety-first culture through awareness, training, and accountability.
  • Work with carriers to ensure compliance with safety expectations and maintain a safe environment for drivers entering the yard.
  • Identify unsafe acts and address them immediately.
  • Operate Target-owned vehicles to conduct yard audit routines, including driving to an offsite yard when required by the facility.
  • Update the yard management system to reflect the current status of all trailers.
  • Ensure trailers are admitted according to current best practices.
  • Communicate with distribution center executives regarding trailer needs, movement, and progress.
  • Monitor trailer releases to ensure trailers meet scheduled store deliveries.
  • Maintain accountability for Target equipment, including conducting trailer inventories and ensuring equipment is available for preventive maintenance checks.
  • Work cross-functionally with First Mile Transportation to monitor trailer pools and freight-flow volatility and keep yards within threshold and safe.
Desired Qualifications
  • Direct experience within a distribution center truck yard or traffic management is preferred.

Target is a large retailer that sells clothing, electronics, home goods, and groceries through about 2,000 stores and an online platform, and it also carries its own branded products. It works by stocking broad assortments and offering convenient shopping options, including same-day services, supported by owned brands and a strong online presence; customers can shop in stores or online and use the Target Circle loyalty program with flexible memberships. Its differentiators include the Design For All philosophy—high-quality, well-designed products at affordable prices—a wide lineup of owned brands, and a focus on rewards and convenience through its loyalty program and services, plus a commitment to sustainability via Target Forward. Target’s goal is to provide a convenient, relevant, and enjoyable shopping experience while pursuing a sustainable, community-minded business that gives back to neighborhoods.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Founded

2005

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 comparable sales rose 3.8%, and Target raised full-year guidance.
  • Target opened its 2,000th store and plans over 30 openings in 2026.
  • Next-day delivery now reaches over 50 metros, expanding free speedy fulfillment options.

What critics are saying

  • Fiddelke cut 1,800 corporate roles in October 2025 after prolonged sales declines.
  • DEI backlash, boycotts, and litigation damaged Target’s brand trust through 2026.
  • Tariffs and import exposure pressure pricing; a failed turnaround threatens Target’s relevance.

What makes Target unique

  • Target combines 2,000 stores with same-day, next-day, and Drive Up fulfillment.
  • Target Circle 360, Roundel, and Target Plus deepen recurring digital monetization.
  • Target’s owned-brand design still differentiates it from Walmart and Costco.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

-4%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

-4%