Job Description
Yard Manager - Metals Recycling - Base Salary to 125k/year - Miami, FL
- Our client, a high-volume metal recycler is seeking an experienced Yard Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a busy non-ferrous scrap yard. The ideal candidate will be bilingual (Spanish/English), have hands-on experience grading and purchasing non-ferrous metals, and possess strong operational leadership skills.
- The Yard Manager will manage yard personnel, maintain efficient material flow, operate heavy equipment when needed, and ensure accurate inventory controls.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee all daily operations of the non-ferrous scrap yard, including purchasing, processing, shipping, and inventory management.
- Grade and purchase non-ferrous metals such as copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, and insulated wire.
- Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and commercial accounts.
- Supervise yard staff and ensure safe and efficient workflow.
- Operate and oversee the use of heavy equipment including balers, forklifts, bobcats, and other material handling equipment.
- Implement and maintain inventory control systems to track incoming and outgoing materials.
- Monitor pricing trends and ensure competitive purchasing practices.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
- Coordinate shipments with logistics teams and downstream consumers.
- Train and mentor employees on proper grading, safety procedures, and equipment operation.
Qualifications:
- Bilingual: Fluent in both Spanish and English (required).
- 3+ years of experience in a non-ferrous scrap recycling environment.
- Strong knowledge of non-ferrous metal grading and purchasing practices.
- Experience operating heavy equipment such as balers, forklifts, and bobcats.
- Proven experience managing scrap yard inventory controls and material tracking.
- Leadership experience supervising yard personnel or operations teams.
Compensation:
- Compensation for this role is comprised of a base salary up to 125k/year, plus discretionary bonus. Our client also offers competitive health benefits and a 401k plan.
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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Miami, FL |
| Industry | Business Services - Other |
| Company Size | 20 to 49 employees |
| Year Founded | 2002 |
| Website | https://www.allsearchinc.com |
About Company
AllSearch is one of the leading providers of industrial sales recruiting, manufacturing recruiting, HVAC recruiting, and construction / building product recruitment in the United States today. In complement to our largest practices, we also run long-standing, thriving niche recruitment practices specializing in the areas of both Insurance, and Engineering. Each practice is run by an industry veteran who spent a more than a decade working hands–on within the industry their recruiting practice represents. Talk about inside knowledge! Whether you’re a client looking for premier talent, or a candidate looking for a rewarding career opportunity, we can help you reach your goals. #StepYourJobUp
Skills
- Bobcat Equipmentunmatched
- Corporate Policiesunmatched
- English Languageunmatched
- Financial Trend Analysisunmatched
- Forkliftunmatched
- Health Planunmatched
- Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
- Inventory Control Systemunmatched
- Inventory Managementunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Logisticsunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Materials Trackingunmatched
- Multilingualunmatched
- Operationsunmatched
- People Managementunmatched
- Pricingunmatched
- Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
- Recyclingunmatched
- Regulatory Complianceunmatched
- Safety Complianceunmatched
- Shipping/Receivingunmatched
- Spanish Languageunmatched
- Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
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