Plant Operations Coordinator (1st Shift) – Growth & Benefits

Yarde Metals; East Hanover (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Two profit-sharing bonus potentials

Excellent medical insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Yarde Metals is seeking a Plant Operations Coordinator (1st shift) in East Hanover, NJ. The role blends administrative, warehouse, and light machine duties to support branch operations and accurate materials processing.

You will manage data, coordinate shipments, and interact with customers and internal teams. The position requires forklift/warehousing experience, a Class B license, and the ability to work safely with heavy machinery.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in administrative role, warehousing, and delivery.
• Valid Class B license, medical card, and clean MVR.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Organized, detail-oriented, analytical, and strong critical thinking.
• Strong basic math skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions as required.
• Must be able to read and understand basic measurement functions (ruler, caliper, micrometers)
• Ability to pass a drug screen, physical, and meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Safety-sensitive position: operating heavy machinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry and maintain records related to inventory, shipments, work orders, inventory, and return material.
• Reconcile inventory discrepancies and ensure data accuracy.
• Prepare shipping documentation and coordinate order fulfillment.
• Communicate with customers and internal departments to resolve issues.
• Match and file bills of lading, packing slips, work orders, and certifications.
• Track operational data, mileage, weights, and activity reports.
• Safely operate powered industrial vehicles (forklifts, side loaders, and overhead cranes).
• Pick, verify, measure, and transport materials according to order specifications.
• Measure material using calipers, micrometers, and tape measures.
• Select appropriate packaging materials to construct skids, pallets, and boxes.
• Operate metal saws and processing equipment to cut material.
• Setup saws by selecting appropriate nozzles, setting speeds, and feeds.
• Follow quality procedures and sampling plan to ensure material is accurately processed.
• Occasionally deliver material as needed.
• Perform additional warehouse duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills

High School Grad

Administrative experience

Delivery experience

Class B license

MVR clean

Team player

Attention to detail

Math skills

Measurement reading

Drug screen

Safety-sensitive

Heavy machinery

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane

Side loader

Job description

Yarde Metals is seeking a Plant Operations Coordinator (1st shift) in East Hanover, NJ. The role blends administrative, warehouse, and light machine duties to support branch operations and accurate materials processing.

You will manage data, coordinate shipments, and interact with customers and internal teams. The position requires forklift/warehousing experience, a Class B license, and the ability to work safely with heavy machinery.