Yard Manager

Pacific-Recycling-Inc; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off starting at 2 weeks, 2–8

8 Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Safety boot reimbursement

Free Gym Membership

Job summary

Pacific Recycling is seeking a Klamath Falls Yard Manager to lead daily yard operations, supervise the team, and ensure safe, efficient material handling. The role blends hands-on work with leadership responsibilities in a small yard environment.

The candidate will oversee loading/unloading, coordinate shipments, and collaborate with the Eugene team on transportation and scale activities. A valid driving record and willingness to work outdoors are required.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in scrap metal, recycling, industrial, warehouse, transportation, construction, or a similar environment preferred.
• 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 experience

Leadership experience

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Independent work

Hands-on yard work

Job description

Yard Manager – Klamath Falls

Reports To: Eugene Yard Manager
Location: Klamath Falls, Oregon
Direct Reports: Yard Employees

Position Summary

The Klamath Falls Yard Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of Pacific Recycling’s Klamath Falls feeder yard. This position leads the yard team, coordinates material movement and outbound shipments, and serves as the primary point of contact for operational issues at the location.

This is a hands-on working manager position. Because Klamath Falls is a small yard, this person will spend a significant portion of their time working alongside the yard team—moving and loading material, operating equipment, helping prepare shipments, and completing other daily yard work—while also providing leadership and direction to the team.

Key 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.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in scrap metal, recycling, industrial, warehouse, transportation, construction, or a similar environment preferred.
• 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.

Physical & Equipment Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb, and work on uneven surfaces throughout the workday.
• Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely climb in and out of equipment and trucks.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate yard equipment, including forklifts, loaders, excavators, and other mobile equipment as needed.
• Ability to work safely around heavy equipment, trucks, trailers, scrap metal, and other industrial materials.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including safety footwear, high-visibility clothing, hearing protection, eye protection, gloves, and other protective equipment as required.
• Must be able to safely perform the essential physical functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off starting at 2 weeks, increasing with tenure
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Safety boot reimbursement
• Free Gym Membership