Bilingual Yard Supervisor — Lead Outdoor Operations

Riverview Materials INC; Riverdale (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Team-focused environment

Job summary

Riverview Materials Inc in Riverdale, IL is seeking a Yard Supervisor to lead our outdoor yard operations at a busy recycling facility. You will supervise a team of drivers, operators, and laborers to ensure safe, efficient material handling and smooth truck flow.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in yards, 1+ year in supervision, and experience operating forklifts, skid steers, and loaders. Strong leadership, safety focus, and bilingual communication are a plus.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a yard environment (recycling, scrap, waste, or construction).
• 1+ year in a supervisory or lead role.
• Experience operating heavy equipment (forklift, skid steer, loader).

Responsibilities

• Lead daily yard operations including loading/unloading, sorting, and equipment use.
• Reduce downtime and ensure swift truck turnover.
• Guide and support yard staff: drivers, operators, sorters, and laborers.
• Uphold OSHA, EPA, and company safety standards.
• Coordinate routine equipment inspections and maintenance.
• Collaborate with the General Manager on performance and growth opportunities.
• Operate forklifts, skid steers, loaders, and yard trucks when needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe yard for all employees.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Outdoors

English proficiency

Spanish language

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Skid steer

Loader

Yard trucks

Job description

Riverview Materials Inc in Riverdale, IL is seeking a Yard Supervisor to lead our outdoor yard operations at a busy recycling facility. You will supervise a team of drivers, operators, and laborers to ensure safe, efficient material handling and smooth truck flow.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in yards, 1+ year in supervision, and experience operating forklifts, skid steers, and loaders. Strong leadership, safety focus, and bilingual communication are a plus.