Yard Operations Expeditor (Logistics Lead)

Airgas; Star (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life & AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Airgas is hiring an Operations Expeditor in Star, MS to oversee yard and loading activities, supervise a team of 10+ production workers, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The role requires a High School diploma and strong leadership with OSHA knowledge, alongside Microsoft Office proficiency.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching, plus paid time off and tuition assistance. Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, may apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma plus extensive industrial supervision experience.
• Three (3) years of supervising 10+ production workers in an industrial setting.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and continuous improvement methods (Lean/Six Sigma).
• Very good written and verbal communication; ability to manage personnel files and time tracking.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide daily operational functions in the manufacturing yard, including safe motor vehicle execution, loading/unloading of assets, site security, and facility support activities.
• Supervise and balance transportation and vendor schedules to ensure safe traffic flow and policy alignment.
• Collaborate with Production to streamline floor operations, communicate order status and safety metrics, and prevent backlogs in shipping/receiving.
• Coordinate workforce planning, shift scheduling, and coverage for loading/unloading personnel.
• Track on-site assets (trailers and boxes) to ensure availability and support continuous operational flow.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations and Airgas safety policies; support audits and safety initiatives.

Skills

Staff supervision

OSHA compliance

Microsoft Office

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Airgas is hiring an Operations Expeditor in Star, MS to oversee yard and loading activities, supervise a team of 10+ production workers, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The role requires a High School diploma and strong leadership with OSHA knowledge, alongside Microsoft Office proficiency.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching, plus paid time off and tuition assistance. Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, may apply.