Yard Supervisor

Alter-Trading; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Wrench 'N Go in Des Moines is seeking a Yard Supervisor to lead a team of 6-7 de-manufacturing staff and oversee vehicle recycling operations. You will drive safety, quality, and efficiency in daily tasks while coordinating maintenance and equipment safety checks.

The role requires strong communication, decisive thinking, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather. A proactive, team-oriented attitude is essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to multitask with customers.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Manages equipment preventative maintenance and ensures safety.
• Load and unload cars onto/off de-manufacturing racks.
• Verify liquids drained and placed into proper receptacles.
• Verify Mercury switches are removed and recycled.
• Follow safety and environmental requirements for processing vehicles.
• Perform or coordinate preventative and routine maintenance on machinery.
• Maintain records and metrics for the de-manufacturing process.
• Be mechanically inclined.
• Work outside in all weather and be willing to get dirty.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Decision making

Safety

Mechanical inclination

Multitasking

Math skills

POS proficiency

Team leadership

Proactive attitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

Job description

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Full Time Admin Des Moines, IA, US 1 Attachments

13 days ago Requisition ID: 2091

Salary Range: $24.00 To $30.00 Hourly

Join Wrench 'N Go as a Yard Supervisor and drive the recycling process by managing vehicle de-manufacturing employees. This position is a supervisory position that will lead a team of 6 - 7 vehicle de-manufacturing employees. You will lead your team in the de-manufacturing of vehicles, equipment maintenance, safety procedures, shop maintenance and cleanliness. You will need to be a good communicator and able to make quick and effective decisions. There will be times you will be required to operate equipment and assist in the de-manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages equipment preventative maintenance and ensures it is safe and in proper working condition.
• At times load and unload cars onto and off of the de-manufacturing racks.
• Verify all cars are drained of all liquids and placed into appropriate receptacles
• Verify all Mercury switches are pulled from vehicles and recycled properly.
• Follows and implements safety and environmental requirements for processing vehicles.
• Performs or coordinates preventative and routine maintenance on the machinery.
• Maintain required records and metrics for the de-manufacturing process.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and be willing to get dirty.

Requirements

Ideal candidates will demonstrate a proactive approach to work, a strong commitment to safety, and a willingness to learn and grow. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. Prior experience in retail environment ideally in an auto parts area is advantageous. Must have math skills, POS proficiency, and ability to multitask with in-person and phone customers. Excellent communication and a positive, team-oriented attitude are essential.Must be able to lift a minimum of 30-50 lbs. and 100+lbs on 2-person lift.

• Work in a fast-paced automotive environment.
• Expand your knowledge of car parts, vehicle systems, and recycling operations.
• Work in a fast-paced automotive environment.
• Expand your knowledge of car parts, vehicle systems, and recycling operations.
• Be part of a team that values quality and customer satisfaction.