Yard Lead

InProduction•Birmingham, AL

9h•$25 - $27

About The Position

The Yard Lead supports daily yard operations and provides hands-on leadership to Yard Associates. As the first level of guidance above the Yard Associate role, this position helps ensure materials, equipment, tools, and staging assets are received, organized, pulled, loaded, maintained, and accounted for safely and efficiently. The Yard Lead works with yard leadership, warehouse personnel, logistics teams, and project teams to maintain an organized yard, support accurate inventory movement, and keep work flowing according to operational priorities. This is a full-time, direct-hire position for a dependable, safety-minded team player who can lead by example, communicate clearly, and help set standards for productivity, accountability, and professionalism in the yard. Compensation is $25–$27 per hour.

Requirements

At least two years of experience in delivery, warehousing, receiving, issuing, packing, shipping, and/or storage of goods is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with basic hand tools.
Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment.
Ability to work overtime.
Ability to read and understand safety instructions.
Willingness to complete forklift training.
Must pass background check and drug screening requirements.

Nice To Haves

Small engine repair and maintenance skills.
Forklift experience and license.
At least two years of experience in delivery, warehousing, receiving, issuing, packing, shipping, and/or storage of goods.

Responsibilities

Train and provide work direction to assigned personnel, maximizing productivity through proper training and supervision.
Physically check incoming and outgoing shipments.
Maintain records, files, and reports.
Check products for defects and accuracy.
Pull, pack, and ship finished goods.
Load, unload, prepare, inspect, and operate a delivery vehicle.
Inspect machinery to determine repair needs and perform regular maintenance.
Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack them in assigned locations.
Pull orders from shelves and place and secure them onto pallets.
Communicate with managers to identify equipment needing maintenance.
Ensure appropriate safety measures are followed.
Clean and maintain tools and equipment at the end of each shift.
Help maintain a safe and orderly facility.
May have key and security access and may oversee the building at times.
Complete background check and drug screening requirements.