Yard Operations Lead — Forklift & Shipping

Phoenix Fabricators & Erectors, LLC; Sebree (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision, and retirement

Paid time off and holidays

Leadership development

Safety training

Job summary

Phoenix Fabricators and Erectors, LLC is seeking a yard operations lead to oversee loading, unloading, staging, and shipping of materials in our active industrial yard. You will coordinate daily shipping activities with the Logistics Manager and field teams, ensuring loads are balanced, secured, and documented.

The role requires forklift operation, attention to safety, and strong organization to manage multiple trucks and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation experience in an industrial or yard setting.
• Ability to read and complete shipping documents and work orders.
• Experience leading a small team and coordinating multiple loads.

Responsibilities

• Lead yard personnel and assign daily priorities for loading, unloading, staging, and material movement.
• Coordinate daily shipping activities with Logistics Manager and field teams.
• Safely load/unload trucks and verify load weight, balance, and securement.
• Prepare bills of lading and ensure records match physical loads.
• Maintain clear communication on shipment status and priorities.
• Ensure PPE, safe procedures, and yard safety compliance.

Skills

Forklift operation

Shipping & receiving

Leadership

Reading work orders

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Phoenix Fabricators and Erectors, LLC is seeking a yard operations lead to oversee loading, unloading, staging, and shipping of materials in our active industrial yard. You will coordinate daily shipping activities with the Logistics Manager and field teams, ensuring loads are balanced, secured, and documented.

The role requires forklift operation, attention to safety, and strong organization to manage multiple trucks and deadlines.