Yard Operations Supervisor (Heavy Equip & Forklift)

Sea Box, Inc.; Riverton (NJ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Sea Box, Inc. in Riverton, NJ is seeking a Yard Supervisor to operate forklifts and oversee yard personnel. You will plan daily yard activities, manage container movements, and ensure safe, organized storage of rental containers.

The role requires 5+ years forklift experience with 2+ years supervisory exposure, a valid driver's license, and an MHE certification. This is a full-time, hourly position offering $32.00–$34.00 per hour in Riverton, NJ, with equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years forklift experience with 2 years supervisory experience.
• Current certification in Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
• Valid driver's license.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and assign daily yard activities, allocate employees and equipment, and adjust priorities to support production and shipment schedules.
• Ensure the storage yard remains organized, clean, and properly maintained.
• Inspect rental containers and determine their condition, assigning the appropriate status designation for rent.
• Complete and submit damage and rental repair reports to the shop to ensure necessary repairs are identified and addressed.
• Supervise yard personnel, monitor attendance and performance, provide coaching, and address performance issues with HR. Evaluate, hire, and fire employees.
• Maintain accurate records of container identification, location, condition, and movements. Conduct periodic physical counts and resolve discrepancies with the responsible departments.
• Coordinate loading, unloading, receiving, and dispatch with Logistics Department. Verify container numbers, quantities, condition, and required documentation before release.
• Coordinate timely movement of containers and materials to and from production areas to prevent delays.
• Keep the yard clean and organized, with clear traffic routes, pedestrian walkways, and access to emergency equipment.
• Must be and maintain current certification in Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
• Accident prevention – actively identify, correct and/or report safety hazards to prevent accidents.
• Actively identify and pursue cost reduction and efficiency/profit improvement opportunities.
• Support the ISO 9001 Quality Management System and the Sea Box Quality Policy calling for self-inspection of your work product.
• Generate inspection reports for damaged containers.
• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment, such as cleaning, lubricating, recharging batteries, fueling, or replacing liquefied-gas tank.
• Lifting production objects of up to 50lbs.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Must be able to fulfill essential job function in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner

Skills

Forklift operation

Supervisory experience

Driver's license

Safety awareness

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Material Handling Equipment (MHE) certification

Job description

Description

Job Purpose:

Maintain yard organization by moving containers.

Job Summary:

This position reports to the Corporate Logistics Manager. Candidate will operate forklifts and supervise operators.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and assign daily yard activities, allocate employees and equipment, and adjust priorities to support production and shipment schedules
• Ensure the storage yard remains organized, clean, and properly maintained.
• Inspect rental containers and determine their condition, assigning the appropriate status designation for rent.
• Complete and submit damage and rental repair reports to the shop to ensure necessary repairs are identified and addressed.
• Supervise yard personnel, monitor attendance and performance, provide coaching, and address performance issues with HR. Evaluate, hire, and fire employees
• Maintain accurate records of container identification, location, condition, and movements. Conduct periodic physical counts and resolve discrepancies with the responsible departments
• Coordinate loading, unloading, receiving, and dispatch with Logistics Department. Verify container numbers, quantities, condition, and required documentation before release
• Coordinate timely movement of containers and materials to and from production areas to prevent delays
• Keep the yard clean and organized, with clear traffic routes, pedestrian walkways, and access to emergency equipment
• Must be and maintain current certification in Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
• Ensure the storage yard remains organized, clean, and properly maintained. Inspect rental containers and determine their condition, assigning the appropriate status designation for rent.
• Complete and submit damage and rental repair reports to the shop to ensure necessary repairs are identified and addressed.
• Accident prevention – actively identify, correct and/or report safety hazards to prevent accidents.
• Actively identify and pursue cost reduction and efficiency/profit improvement opportunities.
• Support the ISO 9001 Quality Management System and the Sea Box Quality Policy calling for self-inspection of your work product.
• Generate inspection reports for damaged containers
• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment, such as cleaning, lubricating, recharging batteries, fueling, or replacing liquefied-gas tank. Schedule repair work as needed
• Lifting production objects of up to 50lbs
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Must be able to fulfill essential job function in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner

Requirements

Skills/Qualifications:

Valid driver's license

Education:

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Experience:

Candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of forklift experience and at least 2 years of supervisory experience.

Must be and maintain current certification in Material Handling Equipment (MHE).

Rate Range: $32.00/hour - $34.00/hour

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO HIRING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE.