Yard Operations Lead - Safety, Inventory & Team Coach

Southwest Mobile Storage Inc.; City of Long Beach (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate PTO eligibility

Holidays off

Medical, dental, vision, and life_ins

401(k)

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Southwest Mobile Storage Inc. in Long Beach is seeking a Yard Supervisor to oversee daily yard operations, inventory staging, and equipment movement. You will supervise Yard Leads and support staff, coordinate priorities, and ensure safety compliance with OSHA standards.

The role requires a high school diploma, 3–5 years of yard/logistics experience, forklift certification, and a valid driver’s license. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for maintaining organized,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of yard, warehouse, logistics, or operational experience preferred.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Forklift certification or operational equipment experience required.
• Knowledge of inventory management and yard operations is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily yard operations including inventory staging, loading, unloading, container placement, and workflow coordination.
• Supervise yard personnel, Yard Leads, and operational support employees.
• Coordinate yard priorities, equipment movement, inventory organization, and schedules.
• Inspect containers, equipment, and yard inventory for readiness and safety compliance.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and OSHA standards.
• Operate and oversee forklifts, yard equipment, and machinery safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate with dispatch, drivers, operations, shop personnel, and management regarding needs.
• Monitor inventory tracking, yard reporting, and equipment accountability.
• Support employee training, onboarding, coaching, and performance accountability.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe yard operations.
• Report operational concerns, equipment issues, and safety matters to management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Southwest Mobile Storage Inc. in Long Beach is seeking a Yard Supervisor to oversee daily yard operations, inventory staging, and equipment movement. You will supervise Yard Leads and support staff, coordinate priorities, and ensure safety compliance with OSHA standards.

The role requires a high school diploma, 3–5 years of yard/logistics experience, forklift certification, and a valid driver’s license. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for maintaining organized,