The Yard Team Lead plays a critical role in the success of our yard operations, acting as the right hand to the Yard Supervisor and a key leader on the ground. This is a hands-on leadership position where you’ll be actively involved in daily operations—operating equipment, supporting the team, and ensuring the yard runs safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
You’ll take ownership of day-to-day execution, help maintain high standards, and step in to lead when the Supervisor is unavailable. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy leading by example, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily yard operations on-site, ensuring workflow aligns with operational priorities and customer needs
- Act as the primary point of contact in the Supervisor’s absence, maintaining continuity and decision-making on the floor
- Work side-by-side with the team—operating forklifts and loaders daily while driving productivity and safety
- Support and coach yard associates by reinforcing best practices in safety, equipment operation, and loading standards
- Train new employees and ensure all team members understand and follow operational procedures
- Monitor daily execution and proactively identify issues, bottlenecks, or risks, taking action to resolve them quickly
- Communicate effectively with the Yard Supervisor, providing updates on performance, constraints, and opportunities for improvement
- Help set clear daily expectations for the team and ensure tasks are completed efficiently and accurately
- Ensure proper staffing coverage across the yard and scale house, including breaks, absences, and peak periods
- Maintain yard organization and inventory accuracy by following FIFO processes, supporting cycle counts, and preparing for inventory
- Oversee pallet management, including sorting, storage, and coordination of repairs
- Support performance management by identifying concerns related to safety, attendance, or productivity and assisting with corrective actions
- Enforce all safety protocols, including PPE compliance and safe equipment operation
- Provide operational coverage as needed, including scale house duties, forklift operation, and loader driving
- Perform other related duties as required