Laydown Yard Supervisor - J.Y. Legner Associates : Job Details

Job Title: Laydown Yard Supervisor

Location: Sweetwater, TX

Employment Type: Full-time/Contract (approximately one year)

Job Summary:

The Laydown Yard Supervisor is a working supervisor role responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring proper handling, storage, and transportation of materials in the yard. This position involves both leadership and hands-on work, including operating heavy equipment such as a 35-ton forklift and a loader. The Supervisor will verify the accuracy and quality of incoming deliveries, maintain stock organization, and ensure safe and efficient yard operations. This is not a desk job; it requires active participation in material handling, equipment operation, and team supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Supervision & Coordination:

• Oversee and participate in the daily laydown yard activities, ensuring all deliveries and materials are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Manage, train, and assign tasks to yard personnel, ensuring compliance with safety standards and company policies.
• Communicate with project managers, contractors, and other teams to coordinate material delivery and distribution.

2. Heavy Equipment Operation & Material Handling:

• Operate heavy construction equipment such as a 35-ton forklift, telehandler, and large wheel loader to move, load, and unload materials.
• Safely load materials onto and off pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand or using equipment.
• Secure materials for transport with strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent damage during transit.
• Move materials to and from storage or work sites using hand trucks, electric dollies, or other equipment as necessary.

3. Inventory Management & Quality Control:

• Verify the accuracy and quality of incoming deliveries, ensuring all materials match purchase orders and are undamaged.
• Label and organize products, placing them in the appropriate locations for easy retrieval during operations.
• Maintain an updated account of inventory and conducting regular stock checks.
• Assemble crates for products as needed, using hand tools.

4. Equipment Maintenance & Yard Organization:

• Conduct regular maintenance on all material handling equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
• Keep the laydown yard well-organized, clean, and efficient, minimizing risks and maintaining productivity.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, conducting regular inspections of equipment and work areas.

Job Requirements:

1. Skills:

• Ability to operate heavy construction equipment such as a telehandler and large wheel loader (35-ton with forks).
• Proficiency in safely handling and moving materials, ensuring proper labeling and storage procedures.
• Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to work well with others as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, maintain attention to detail, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

2. Physical Requirements:

• Ability to push, pull, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Sufficient mobility, strength, flexibility, hearing, and vision to perform all job-related tasks and access relevant work areas.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Willingness to work overtime with little notice when needed.

3. Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a supervisory role in a laydown yard, warehouse, or similar environment.

Work Conditions:

• This is a hands-on, physically demanding position that requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Regular operation of heavy equipment and manual handling of materials.