Yard Operations Leader – Metals Recycling

Interco; Madison (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $60k-$70k

Life insurance $25k

Paid vacation

401(k) with company match

Annual bonus

Job summary

Interco in Madison, IL is seeking a Yard Supervisor to lead the busy yard operations, ensuring safe movement of materials, equipment, and trailers while coordinating daily priorities and throughput.

You will supervise yard staff and equipment operators, enforce safety protocols, optimize material flow, and partner with management to resolve issues, improve layout, and maintain an organized outdoor work space.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a scrap metal, recycling, manufacturing, and/or warehousing environment.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a supervisory, lead, or similar position.
• Experience in non-ferrous scrap metal industry related to grading and alloy identification is a plus.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts is a plus.
• Ability to talk and hear.
• Visual abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation and organization of the assigned yard.
• Manage material flow, staging, loading, unloading, and movement throughout the yard.
• Assign and coordinate employees and equipment to meet daily operational and throughput objectives.
• Direct the safe and efficient use of forklifts, excavators, loaders, trucks, trailers, and other yard equipment.
• Maintain organized material locations, staging areas, equipment areas, and clear traffic and pedestrian paths.
• Monitor yard conditions and equipment for safety hazards, damage, maintenance needs, and operational issues.
• Guide, train, communicate expectations, and evaluate yard employees and equipment operators.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized outdoor work environment and enforce company safety policies and procedures.
• Coordinate daily yard activities with management and other departments to prevent bottlenecks and maintain material flow.
• Identify and recommend improvements to yard layout, equipment utilization, workflow, safety, and productivity.
• Constant management of trailer/container movement and loading priorities.

Skills

English

Leadership

Communication

Self-motivation

Math skills

Problem solving

Computer literacy

MS Office

Spanish (optional)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Outlook/Word/Excel

Job description

Interco in Madison, IL is seeking a Yard Supervisor to lead the busy yard operations, ensuring safe movement of materials, equipment, and trailers while coordinating daily priorities and throughput.

You will supervise yard staff and equipment operators, enforce safety protocols, optimize material flow, and partner with management to resolve issues, improve layout, and maintain an organized outdoor work space.