Bilingual Yard Supervisor: Outdoor Ops Leader

RMI - Riverview Materials; Riverdale (IL); On-site; USD 35,818,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation, holidays, and personal/

Job summary

Riverview Materials in Riverdale, IL is seeking a proactive Yard Supervisor to lead outdoor yard operations with a team of drivers, operators, and laborers. You will oversee loading/unloading, sorting, and equipment use while ensuring safety and efficiency on site.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in a yard environment, 1+ year in supervision, and experience operating forklift, skid steer, and loader. Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred; HS diploma or GED required; competitive hourly pay

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead daily yard operations, supervising loading/unloading, sorting, and equipment use.
• Reduce downtime and ensure swift truck turnaround.
• Support and guide yard employees, including drivers, operators, sorters, and laborers.
• Uphold safety standards per OSHA, EPA, and company protocols.
• Perform regular equipment inspections and coordinate maintenance.
• Collaborate with the General Manager to address performance, challenges, and growth opportunities.
• Operate equipment as needed (forklift, skid steer, loader).
• Help maintain a clean, safe, efficient site.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Outdoor work

English

Spanish

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Skid steer

Front-end Loader

Job description

Riverview Materials in Riverdale, IL is seeking a proactive Yard Supervisor to lead outdoor yard operations with a team of drivers, operators, and laborers. You will oversee loading/unloading, sorting, and equipment use while ensuring safety and efficiency on site.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in a yard environment, 1+ year in supervision, and experience operating forklift, skid steer, and loader. Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred; HS diploma or GED required; competitive hourly pay