Yard Supervisor - Southwest Mobile Storage, Inc.

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

Yard Supervisor

About Us: Southwest Mobile Storage specializes in modifying storage containers for sale or lease. We take pride in our ability to provide high-quality, customized portable storage solutions while delivering outstanding customer service. We are seeking a reliable Yard Supervisor to join our Long Beach branch. As a Yard Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing daily yard operations, inventory organization, equipment movement, operational workflow, safety compliance, and yard personnel management. This role supports operational readiness, branch productivity, inventory accuracy, and safe yard operations aligned with company standards

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.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing, lifting, and physical movement throughout shift
• Ability to lift and move up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Exposure to forklifts, operational equipment, containers, machinery, and outdoor operational environments

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.

Benefits

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

Job Type

Full-time, Onsite. *Not a Remote Position*

Main Office/Yard Location

6901 Cherry Ave, Long Beach, CA 90805

Who Are We

Southwest Mobile Storage is a family-owned shipping container business founded in 1995. Our strength for 30 years comes from the specialized knowledge and passion of our people, along with serving over 24,000 commercial, construction and residential customers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Southwest Mobile Storage Inc is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.