Hands-On Yard Manager - Lead Recycling Yard Ops

Pacific Recycling, Inc; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off starting at 2 weeks, and

8 Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Safety boot reimbursement

Free Gym Membership

Job summary

Pacific Recycling, Inc. seeks a hands-on Klamath Falls Yard Manager to lead the feeder yard operation, supervise the yard team, and coordinate material movement and outbound shipments. You will be the primary point of contact for daily operational issues at the location.

This is a working management role requiring hands-on participation with the yard team, equipment operation, and daily yard tasks, while providing leadership to ensure safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in scrap metal, recycling, or related industrial environments.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of issues.
• Willingness to perform physical, hands-on yard work and operate equipment as needed.
• Comfortable working outdoors around heavy equipment and trucks.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside and supervise yard employees, assigning daily work and establishing priorities.
• Lead by example and participate directly in day-to-day yard operations.
• Ensure the yard operates safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company expectations.
• Oversee material movement, loading, unloading, storage, and shipment preparation.
• Coordinate outbound shipments and transportation needs with the Eugene transportation team.
• Work closely with the Scale Manager to coordinate yard, scale, and driver activities.
• Serve as the first point of contact for day-to-day operational issues and take ownership of resolving problems.
• Provide coaching and feedback, conduct performance reviews, and address employee performance and attendance issues.
• Communicate significant staffing, safety, equipment, customer, and operational issues to the Eugene Yard Manager.
• Monitor yard equipment, housekeeping, and overall organization.
• Promote a positive, accountable, and safety-focused work environment.

Skills

Supervisory / leadership experience

Scrap metal / recycling industry

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Independent work

Physical yard work

Operate heavy equipment

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Forklifts

Loaders

Excavators

Job description

Pacific Recycling, Inc. seeks a hands-on Klamath Falls Yard Manager to lead the feeder yard operation, supervise the yard team, and coordinate material movement and outbound shipments. You will be the primary point of contact for daily operational issues at the location.

This is a working management role requiring hands-on participation with the yard team, equipment operation, and daily yard tasks, while providing leadership to ensure safety and efficiency.