Ground Operations Lead (Tier 1)

Randstad USA; North Richland Hills (TX); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Prescription

Dental

Vision

AD&D

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

FAA Part 107

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a Ground Operations Lead (Tier 1) in North Richland Hills, TX. This hybrid role blends hands-on logistics with leadership, managing flight line workflows and mentoring crew to ensure on-time, safe cargo operations.

The role requires 1-2+ years in logistics/aviation, no degree required, and offers hourly pay of $18-$20 with 6:00 AM–10:00 PM shifts. FAA Part 107 is welcome but not required.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of fast-paced experience in logistics, aviation, warehousing, or retail operations.
• Ability to motivate others and coach team members on best practices.
• Familiarity with core performance metrics (cycle time, throughput, fulfillment accuracy).
• Clear, calm communication, especially during safety procedures.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record; ability to pass a background check.
• Comfort working outdoors in all weather; stand for full shifts; lift up to 35 lbs; move rolling carts up to 160 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Flight-Ready Execution: Pick & pack with 100% accuracy; aircraft loading and quality inspections; prep flight line and ensure equipment readiness.
• Frontline Leadership: Assist Operations Lead, coordinate shift workflows, manage daily operations and frontline crew; promote safety culture.
• Support to operations with strong focus on throughput and safe cargo handling.

Skills

Operational grit

Leadership

Performance metrics

Communication

Mobility

Physical stamina

Schedule flexibility

FAA Part 107 (bonus)

Education

No degree required

Job description

job summary:

Launch Your Career in Aviation & Logistics

Ready to take your operations experience to new heights? As a Ground Operations Lead (Tier 1), you won't just move freight‑you’ll be the operational backbone of our flight line. This role is a hybrid powerhouse position designed for an ambitious, hands‑on doer ready to master high‑tempo delivery workflows and step up into leadership.

From precision aircraft loading to stepping in for the Operations Team Lead, you will drive frontline excellence, mentor peers, and keep our aviation network running seamlessly.

location: North Richland Hills, Texas

job type: Solutions

salary: $18 - 20 per hour

work hours: 6am to 4pm

education: No Degree Required

What You’ll Do Flight-Ready Execution

• Precision Pick & Pack: Fulfill orders fast and flawlessly, following standard procedures to maintain 100% order accuracy.
• Aircraft Loading & Quality Checks: Run strict weight, balance, and package integrity inspections before staging and securing cargo onto delivery aircraft.
• Launchpad Setup & Care: Prep the flight line daily‑inspect gear, maintain zero‑defect equipment readiness, and manage cycle counts and inventory integrity.

Frontline Leadership

• Right-Hand to the Lead: Partner with the Operations Team Lead to orchestrate shift workflows, balance bottlenecks, and boost throughput metrics.
• Step-Up Supervisory Authority: Confidently take the wheel to manage daily operations and frontline crew members when senior leads are off‑site.
• Culture of Safety: Lead from the front by setting the gold standard for ground safety, hazardous protocols, and swift incident resolution.

What You Bring to the Team

• Operational Grit: 1-2+ years of fast‑paced experience in logistics, aviation, warehousing, or retail operations.
• Leadership Drive: A natural ability to motivate others, coach team members on best practices, and run point when challenges arise.
• Metric-Driven Mindset: Basic familiarity with core performance metrics (cycle time, throughput, fulfillment accuracy).
• Communication Skills: Clear, calm communication, especially when coordinating high‑focus safety procedures.
• Mobility: A valid driver's license and clean driving record (for travel between sector sites), plus ability to pass a standard background check.
• Physical Stamina: Comfort working outdoors in all weather, standing for full shifts, lifting up to 35 lbs repeatedly, and maneuvering rolling carts (up to 160 lbs) up access ramps.
• Schedule Availability: Open schedule availability within our operational window (6:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Monday‑Sunday).
• Bonus: FAA Part 107 certification is a welcome perk, but not required. Comprehensive local training is fully provided!

qualifications:

Why Join Us?

Direct Path to Management: We actively promote from within; this role is specifically structured to groom future operations managers.

Cutting-Edge Operations: Work directly with delivery aircraft and modern supply chain technologies.

Dynamic, Active Work: Ditch the desk job for high‑energy days where your leadership makes an immediate, visible impact.

#LI-HW1

skills:

Flexibility,Communication,leads by example,leadership,packing,Leadership Potential,logistics,coaching,throughput,picking,performance metrics,Strong interpersonal and communication skills,retail,Selling,warehouse,supply chain processes,Supply Chain Knowledge

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short-term disability
• 401K plan

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.