Yard Operations Lead
About The Position
The role of the Yard Operations Lead: ● Greet customers and direct traffic based on material type ● Lead and support daily yard operations, including receiving, sorting, processing, and shipping scrap materials ● Inspect, grade, and ensure proper separation of ferrous and non-ferrous metals ● Direct yard crew and equipment operators to maintain workflow efficiency ● Coordinate truck traffic, loading/unloading, and staging of materials ● Monitor yard organization, cleanliness, and overall workflow ● Enforce safety rules, PPE compliance, and company policies at all times ● Communicate with the scale house, yard crew, and Yard Supervisor via phone or radio ● Assist with hands-on sorting of materials and operation of equipment (forklifts, loaders, etc.) as needed ● Help train new employees and reinforce best practices ● Identify and report maintenance or equipment issues
Requirements
- Bilingual – Fluent in English & Spanish
- 1–3+ years of experience in a scrap yard, recycling facility, warehouse, or similar industrial environment
- Prior leadership or lead experience preferred
- Knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous metal grading
- Experience operating heavy equipment (forklifts, grapples, magnets, etc.) is a plus
- Strong understanding of safety practices in an industrial setting
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work on uneven terrain
Nice To Haves
- Experience operating heavy equipment (forklifts, grapples, magnets, etc.) is a plus
Responsibilities
- Greet customers and direct traffic based on material type
- Lead and support daily yard operations, including receiving, sorting, processing, and shipping scrap materials
- Inspect, grade, and ensure proper separation of ferrous and non-ferrous metals
- Direct yard crew and equipment operators to maintain workflow efficiency
- Coordinate truck traffic, loading/unloading, and staging of materials
- Monitor yard organization, cleanliness, and overall workflow
- Enforce safety rules, PPE compliance, and company policies at all times
- Communicate with the scale house, yard crew, and Yard Supervisor via phone or radio
- Assist with hands-on sorting of materials and operation of equipment (forklifts, loaders, etc.) as needed
- Help train new employees and reinforce best practices
- Identify and report maintenance or equipment issues
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
