Yard Operations Leader: Forklift, Safety & Inventory

Southwest Mobile Storage, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO eligibility

Holidays off

Medical, dental, vision, and life 보험

401(k)

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Southwest Mobile Storage, Inc. seeks a reliable Yard Supervisor to manage daily yard operations at the Long Beach branch. You will coordinate inventory, supervise Yard Leads and staff, and ensure efficient workflow and safety compliance.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in yard/logistics roles, forklift certification, and a valid driver's license. This onsite role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and operational readiness for a busy storage facility.

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.
• Immediate PTO eligibility
• Holidays off
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Account

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily yard operations including inventory staging, loading, unloading, container placement, and operational workflow coordination.
• Supervise yard personnel, Yard Leads, and operational support employees.
• Coordinate yard priorities, equipment movement, inventory organization, and operational schedules.
• Inspect containers, equipment, and yard inventory for operational readiness and safety compliance.
• Ensure compliance with company safety procedures, OSHA standards, and operational policies.
• Operate and oversee forklifts, yard equipment, and operational machinery safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate with dispatch, drivers, operations, shop personnel, and management regarding operational needs and workflow priorities.
• Monitor inventory tracking, yard reporting, operational documentation, 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

Team Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Southwest Mobile Storage, Inc. seeks a reliable Yard Supervisor to manage daily yard operations at the Long Beach branch. You will coordinate inventory, supervise Yard Leads and staff, and ensure efficient workflow and safety compliance.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in yard/logistics roles, forklift certification, and a valid driver's license. This onsite role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and operational readiness for a busy storage facility.