Warehouse Yard Operations Lead

Porter Logistics • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for an exceptional Yard Operations Lead to manage inbound, outbound, and inventory activities for one of our high-volume outdoor storage accounts. This position is 100% outdoors and ideal for someone with a strong construction, yard, or materials-handling background who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in getting the details right every time.

You’ll serve as the onsite operational expert — hands-on with equipment, coordinating yard activity, and acting as the primary representative of Porter’s service and values.

Requirements

• 3+ years in a construction site, materials yard, outdoor warehouse, or foreman-style position
• Strong background handling large, heavy, or specialty materials (lumber, decking, steel, roofing, etc.)
• Forklift certification — sit-down required; stand-up preferred
• Prior leadership or lead-level responsibility in a hands-on environment
• Extremely organized with strong attention to detail — able to prevent mistakes before they happen
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Clear communicator who can work directly with drivers, vendors, and internal teams
• Hands-on leader who brings ownership, initiative, and accountability to the work
• Ability to multitask, stay level-headed under pressure, and manage changing demands

Responsibilities

• Oversee all inbound and outbound shipments for a high-volume client
• Perform yard-based loading and unloading of heavy materials using forklifts
• Stage outbound orders with precise attention to lengths, cuts, bundle types, and customer-specific requirements
• Conduct daily yard walks to ensure materials are organized, safely stored, and correctly labeled
• Maintain a clean, safe, and productive outdoor work environment
• Serve as the day-to-day operational point of contact for your assigned customer
• Build cleint rust through reliability, accuracy, and consistent execution
• Partner with Porter’s warehouse teams, office staff, and transportation partners to maintain seamless operations
• Provide real-time updates and ensure accurate documentation across internal systems

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed