Yard Operations Lead — Materials & Logistics

Schaefer Plastics North America, LLC.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaefer Plastics North America, LLC is seeking a dependable Yard Lead to oversee the daily activities of our outdoor yard and material staging areas. This hands‑on role maintains safe, efficient material flow and supports production and shipping operations.

The Yard Lead collaborates with Production, Warehouse, and Logistics to ensure materials are available where and when needed. The ideal candidate is safety‑minded, comfortable outdoors, and experienced with material handling equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience in warehouse, logistics, material handling, or yard operations.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred; ability to obtain certification required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience using inventory or ERP systems is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily yard activities and ensure materials are stored safely, accurately, and efficiently.
• Coordinate the movement and staging of materials to support production, warehouse, and shipping needs.
• Receive and verify incoming and outgoing materials, including quantities, condition, and proper placement.
• Maintain an organized staging area to ensure materials can be located and accessed quickly.
• Work closely with Production, Warehouse, and Logistics teams to prioritize material requirements.
• Maintain a clean, hazard-free yard, including walkways, driveways, and storage areas.
• Provide day-to-day direction and support to yard and forklift personnel, as applicable.
• Perform routine inventory counts and assist with researching and resolving discrepancies.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment as needed.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks and preparing materials for shipment.
• Communicate effectively with drivers, vendors, and internal departments to keep yard operations running smoothly.
• Identify opportunities to improve material flow, yard organization, space utilization, and overall efficiency.
• Ensure all activities are performed in accordance with company safety policies and applicable regulations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Safety consciousness

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory software

Forklift

Job description

Schaefer Plastics North America, LLC is seeking a dependable Yard Lead to oversee the daily activities of our outdoor yard and material staging areas. This hands‑on role maintains safe, efficient material flow and supports production and shipping operations.

The Yard Lead collaborates with Production, Warehouse, and Logistics to ensure materials are available where and when needed. The ideal candidate is safety‑minded, comfortable outdoors, and experienced with material handling equipment.