Pipe Yard Supervisor

Eastern-Industrial-Supplies,-Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Company-paid disability

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Mission Days

Career growth

Family-oriented culture

Job summary

Eastern Industrial Supplies, Inc. in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Warehouse Lead to supervise Pipe Yard Associates, verify orders for shipment, and coordinate loading and receiving materials.

You will ensure accurate labeling, staging, and neat packaging while guiding a hands-on team on pallet organization and safety. The role requires 4+ years in warehouse or forklift experience, a High School diploma or GED, and forklift certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 4+ years of warehouse or forklift experience preferred.
• Previous lead or supervisor experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team of Pipe Yard Associates and supervise shipping readiness.
• Verify quantity, quality, labeling, and addressing of products for shipment.
• Load trucks and receive product as needed.
• Staging and preparing orders for shipment with neat packaging.
• Audit packed items against customer orders and data.
• Cross-train team members from other departments.
• Complete shipping paperwork promptly and communicate shortages.
• Organize pallets and ensure safe material handling.
• Operate forklift (inside and outside) as needed.
• Pass drug test and background check prior to starting.
• This is a first shift onsite job in Birmingham, AL.

Skills

Team Leadership

Forklift Operation

Inventory Verification

Packing & Labeling

Safety & Compliance

Coaching & Training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

Lead the team of Pipe Yard Associates, verify the quantity, quality, labeling, and addressing of products and items ready for shipment, as well as load trucks and receive product as needed.

Hands-on supervision of pulling and verifying the accuracy of orders for shipment from warehouse inventory, including inter-company orders.

Lead the team in staging and preparing orders for shipment, ensuring neat packaging along with separating material to shipping points, loading outgoing shipments, and shipping orders on common carriers.

Ensure organizing of pallets and stacks are in a safe area and all material has been staged properly.

Completing all shipping paperwork in a timely manner and notifying salespeople of any material shortages.

Counting, weighing, measuring, or examining packaging and contents for conformance to specifications.

Cross-training team members from other departments.

Audit of packed items with customer orders and other identifying data.

Ensuring all material pulled is from the location indicated by the gun. Wrapping and identifying skids, and loading them onto the correct truck. Assisting with putting both pipe and stock away as needed.

Expert forklift (outside and inside) operator.

What You'll Get:

Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, dental, company-paid short-term disability, and a 401(k) with immediate employer match.

Paid Time Off: Enjoy paid holidays and PTO to recharge and maintain work-life balance.

"Eastern Cares" Mission Days: Paid time off to volunteer and make a difference in your community.

Career Growth & Development: Training, mentorship, and internal promotion opportunities to advance your career.

Family-Oriented Culture: A faith-based, family-owned company that values and supports its employees.

What We're Looking For:

Education & Experience: High school diploma or GED required; 4+ year of warehouse or forklift experience preferred. Previous Lead or Supervisor experience preferred.

Skills & Certifications: Basic computer skills; forklift certification (or willingness to obtain).

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform tasks like crouching, kneeling, and balancing.

You must be able to pass a drug test and background check before starting.

This is a first shift onsite job in Birmingham, AL.

About Eastern Industrial Supplies, Inc.

At Eastern Industrial Supplies , we are known for our exceptional company culture, rooted in honoring God in all we do and an unwavering commitment to caring for our team members. As a family-owned and operated enterprise, we embody the spirit of kinship, making Eastern an extraordinary place to work.

Since 1980, we have expanded our footprint across the Southeast (NC, SC, FL, GA, TN, AL) with 20 branches, offering an unparalleled learning experience in industrial pipe, valves, and fittings (PVF) and commercial plumbing products. This is your chance to gain extensive, industry-leading knowledge while advancing your career.