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Dodson Valco
Pipe Yard Lead
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What they do
A Warehouse or Distribution Supervisor manages daily operations at a warehouse. Hires, trains, and supervises warehouse staff, oversees inventory and the distribution of materials to and from the warehouse.
$60,488 / year median in Missouri
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Summary The Yard Lead is responsible for overseeing daily yard operations within an industrial distribution environment. This role coordinates the loading, unloading, staging, and organization of heavy materials such as pipe, and related products. The Yard Lead ensures safe material handling, accurate order fulfillment, and efficient truck flow while serving as a point of contact for yard associates and drivers. Responsibilities Lead daily yard operations including loading, unloading, staging, and material organization Direct forklift operators and yard associates to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment Verify outbound loads for accuracy Maintain yard organization, cleanliness, and product identification Enforce safety procedures related to heavy equipment, rigging, and material handling Assist with training and mentoring yard personnel Communicate with warehouse, sales, and dispatch teams to prioritize workload Support inventory control efforts including material counts and discrepancy resolution Requirements 2-4 years of experience in industrial distribution, steel, pipe, or heavy material handling Prior lead or informal leadership experience preferred Experience operating forklifts (side loader, overhead crane, or heavy-capacity forklifts preferred) Strong knowledge of safe loading and material securement practices Ability to read pick tickets, shipping documents, and material specifications Strong communication and organizational skills Ability to work in outdoor and non-climate controlled environments Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work around heavy equipment daily High school diploma or equivalent required