Yard Operations Supervisor (Heavy Equip & Forklift)

Sea Box, Inc.•Cinnaminson Township, NJ

2d•$32 - $34

About The Position

The Yard Operations Supervisor maintains yard organization by moving containers and operates forklifts while supervising operators. The role reports to the Corporate Logistics Manager and coordinates yard activities, container handling, inspections, records, and personnel to support production and shipment schedules. The position also promotes a clean and safe yard, identifies efficiency and cost-reduction opportunities, and supports the ISO 9001 Quality Management System and Sea Box Quality Policy.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Minimum of 5 years of forklift experience.
At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
Must hold and maintain current Material Handling Equipment (MHE) certification.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and assign daily yard activities, allocate employees and equipment, and adjust priorities to support production and shipment schedules.
Ensure the storage yard remains organized, clean, and properly maintained, including clear traffic routes, pedestrian walkways, and access to emergency equipment.
Inspect rental containers, determine their condition, and assign the appropriate rental status designation.
Complete and submit damage and rental repair reports to the shop, and generate inspection reports for damaged containers.
Supervise yard personnel, monitor attendance and performance, provide coaching, address performance issues with HR, and evaluate, hire, and fire employees.
Maintain accurate records of container identification, location, condition, and movements; conduct physical counts and resolve discrepancies with responsible departments.
Coordinate loading, unloading, receiving, and dispatch with the Logistics Department; verify container numbers, quantities, condition, and documentation before release.
Coordinate timely movement of containers and materials to and from production areas to prevent delays.
Identify, correct, or report safety hazards to prevent accidents.
Identify and pursue cost-reduction and efficiency or profit-improvement opportunities.
Support the ISO 9001 Quality Management System and Sea Box Quality Policy, including self-inspection of work product.
Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment, including cleaning, lubricating, recharging batteries, fueling, and replacing liquefied-gas tanks; schedule repair work as needed.
Lift production objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Perform other duties as assigned and fulfill essential job functions in a consistently alert and safe manner.