Yard Leadperson

Etna Shared Services • Grand Rapids, MI

15h

About The Position

The Yard Leadperson is a working leader responsible for coordinating daily yard operations, directing and supporting yard staff, assisting customers, and maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient yard environment. This role serves as a liaison between yard staff and management while performing hands-on warehouse and yard duties.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of yard operations, layout, and materials
• Ability to lead, direct, and motivate a hands-on team
• Strong safety awareness: knowledge of OSHA standards preferred
• Effective communication and customer service skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Basic computer skills; preferred RF device or warehouse system experience
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• High School Diploma or equivalent; or
• 1–2 years of related experience and training; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to pass operator exam and safely operate powered industrial equipment.
• Must pass a substance abuse screening.
• Frequently required to walk, stand, talk, hear, grasp, handle, reach, and use fingers.
• Regularly required to sit, climb, bend, stoop, push, pull, carry, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must perform essential job functions safely and with consistent alertness.
• Vision requirements include near and far vision, depth perception, and color vision.
• Work performed primarily indoors with occasional outdoor exposure to extreme weather.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily work assignments for yard staff
• Serve as a point of contact between yard staff and management
• Train and support new employees
• Promote and enforce safety policies and procedures
• Communicate operational needs and team concerns to management
• Assist with problem-solving and workflow efficiency
• Assist customers with yard materials and loading
• Receive, stock, pull, and stage yard materials
• Load materials safely for customers and deliveries
• Monitor inventory accuracy and assist with cycle counts
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe yard
• Operate material handling equipment safely
• Support other departments as needed
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, benefits, and a quarterly bonus structure.
• 5 different lines of business and 2 subsidiaries that provide company stability through diversification.
• Professional development opportunities to support your growth.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values your contributions.
• The fun challenge of working in a fast-paced, multi-location, diverse business function environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees