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Yard Manager

Riverdale, Illinois, United States · On-site

$65k–$85k/yr

Senior

Description Join the Riverview Materials Inc family as our enthusiastic new Yard Manager! We're on the lookout for a proactive individual who loves working outdoors and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced recycling facility…

Skills: Team Leadership, Communication, Mechanical Aptitude, Problem Solving, Heavy Equipment Operation

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Yard Manager

RMI - Riverview Materials

Riverdale, Illinois, United States • On-site

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  • $65k–$85k/yr
  • Full-time
  • high school, professional certificate
  • Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, 401(k) With Match, Paid Vacation
  • Posted 69d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Supervise daily yard operations including material sorting, loading, and truck flow to ensure a safe and productive environment. Lead and coach a team of operators, drivers, and laborers while maintaining equipment and upholding safety standards.

Requirements

Requires 5+ years of experience in yard, recycling, or logistics environments, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role. A high school diploma or GED is required, and experience operating heavy equipment is strongly preferred.

Full job description

Description

Join the Riverview Materials Inc family as our enthusiastic new Yard  Manager! 

We're on the lookout for a proactive individual who loves working outdoors and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced recycling facility in Riverdale. If you have experience leading a dedicated team of operators, drivers, and laborers, this role might be the perfect fit for you!

As our Yard Manager, you’ll play a key role in supervising our yard operations, which involve sorting materials, loading, operating equipment, and managing truck flow. Your main goal will be to ensure a safe, efficient, and productive environment for everyone on site. This isn’t just a desk job; we’re searching for someone who enjoys collaboration and can dive right in with the team to resolve challenges and keep everything running smoothly.

Your Exciting Responsibilities Will Include:

  • Leading daily yard operations, supervising all aspects of loading/unloading, sorting, and equipment use.
  • Reducing downtime and ensuring a swift turnaround for incoming and outgoing trucks.
  • Supporting and guiding yard employees, including drivers, operators, sorters, and laborers.
  • Upholding safety standards by ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company protocols.
  • Performing regular equipment inspections and coordinating maintenance to keep everything in tip-top shape.
  • Collaborating closely with the General Manager to address performance, challenges, and growth opportunities.
  • Operating equipment as needed, such as forklifts, skid steers, front-end loaders, and yard trucks.
  • Helping to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient site for everyone!

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This role requires strong leadership and coaching skills, as you'll directly supervise a passionate team of Leads, Drivers, Equipment Operators, Maintenance Mechanics, Sorters, and Operational Support—empowering them to perform at their best! 

We’re excited to welcome someone who’s ready to make a positive impact on our operations and team dynamics!

Requirements

 Experience: 

  • 5+ years in a yard, recycling, scrap, construction, or logistics environment.
  • 2+ years in a supervisory or lead role.
  • Experience operating heavy equipment (forklift, skid steer, loader) strongly preferred.

Skills: 

  • Strong team leadership and communication skills.
  • Mechanical aptitude and understanding of industrial equipment.
  • Ability to problem-solve and make quick decisions in a busy environment.
  • Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Education:

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Technical or trade school is a plus, but not required.

Typical Physical Demands: 

  • Ability to operate office equipment used as needed. 
  • Ability to organize various office systems/stations through adjusting, connecting, lifting, pulling, pushing, bending, or folding for the purpose of proper records development, office functions, and/or management. 
  • Ability to use a computer and related devices, such as a keyboard, mouse, or other related equipment, throughout the workday while seated at a desk or workstation. 
  • Ability to climb ladders, bend, stoop, or stand for long periods of time. In addition, individuals must be able to reach above their shoulders and lift a minimum of 50 pounds. 
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 
  • Normal setting for this job is: A combination of office setting (20%) and operations floor (80%) of time.  

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay of $65,000-$85,000 based on experience
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Company-sponsored 401(k) with match
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days
  • A team-focused work environment where your leadership makes a daily impact

Riverview Materials Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.  

Related keywords

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About RMI - Riverview Materials

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Industry
Waste Treatment and Disposal
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Riverdale, Illinois
LinkedIn followers
28

Riverview Materials is a third generation family owned and operated company with locations across the state. Riverview Materials operates across Chicagoland, servicing the entire Midwest. We operate MRF’s (Material Recovery Facilities) and collection vehicles to service our commercial and industrial customers. We also operate Flatbed, Box Truck and Trailer service for large scale commercial customers. We can provide a variety of equipment options in the form of renting, leasing or outright selling. From a compactor up to a large scale baling or shredding system, we can come up with a solution for your needs while staying within budget and making economical sense. We can help any organization or company with service and equipment needs across the Midwest

Offices: 13050 S State St, Riverdale, Illinois 60827, US

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About RMI - Riverview Materials

LinkedInVisit site
Industry
Waste Treatment and Disposal
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Riverdale, Illinois
LinkedIn followers
28

Riverview Materials is a third generation family owned and operated company with locations across the state. Riverview Materials operates across Chicagoland, servicing the entire Midwest. We operate MRF’s (Material Recovery Facilities) and collection vehicles to service our commercial and industrial customers. We also operate Flatbed, Box Truck and Trailer service for large scale commercial customers. We can provide a variety of equipment options in the form of renting, leasing or outright selling. From a compactor up to a large scale baling or shredding system, we can come up with a solution for your needs while staying within budget and making economical sense. We can help any organization or company with service and equipment needs across the Midwest

Offices: 13050 S State St, Riverdale, Illinois 60827, US

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