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Assistant Yard Manager


Job Location:

Santa Fe Springs, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 30 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Operations

Job Summary

The Assistant Yard Manager is responsible for assisting management in all tasks related to leading the department in the achievement of operational objectives regarding quality control performance production efficiency costs customer service and workplace safety.

What youre responsible for:

  • Assist the Yard Manager with daily logistics including coordinating vehicle traffic loading/unloading materials and maintaining yard cleanliness
  • Help manage inventory levels track materials and document stock movement
  • Assist in overseeing training and scheduling yard laborers and operators
  • Ensure all staff follow strict safety procedures and OSHA guidelines
  • Utilize systems in place for tracking data payroll and time sheets
  • Operate machinery such as forklifts and skid steers
  • Assist in the scheduling of maintenance for equipment

Qualifications :

To join our team:

Education/Experience:

  • 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
  • Working knowledge of recycling materials is a plus

Language Skills:

  • Will be required to read and comprehend instructions correspondence and memos to write correspondence memos and schedules; to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to guests clients and fellow staff.

Mathematical Skills:

  • Strong math skills required.

Reasoning Ability:

  • Problem solving reasoning and thinking out of the box will be a constant requirement; in addition applying common sense understanding to better serve our guests needs.

Physical Demands:

  • Prolonged periods of walking and standing.
  • Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at a time.
  • Occasionally sits climbs balances stoops kneels crawls or crouches.
  • Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections.
  • Extended periods of reaching with hands and arms.
  • Consistently turning and moving of hands arms feet and legs

Environment/Noise:

  • The majority of the work is performed outside in all types of weather in open/enclosed drivers seats or cabs on land. Is exposed to noise vibration dust oil dirt and fumes.

Certificates/Licenses (Preferred Qualifications):

  • A valid drivers license is required.

Vision Requirements:

  • Regularly uses close distance color and peripheral vision as well as depth perception. Ability to adjust focus.

Job Knowledge Skill and Ability Preferences

  • Must be fluent in Spanish
  • Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production operations and machinery.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
  • Must display strong motivation and resourcefulness; be self-motivated.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
  • Willing to work different shifts
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


About Company

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American Iron & Metal (AIM) American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned, Canada-based company founded in 1936. Since that day, AIM has grown to be recognized as one of the WorldÂ’s most sophisticated metal recyclers, specializing in the recovery and recycling of scrap metal by-produc ... View more

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