Pipe Yard Lead

Description About VP Supply Corp.

VP Supply Corp. is a wholesale distributor serving the plumbing, heating, HVAC, PVF, and related markets. Our team is committed to providing quality products, dependable service, and knowledgeable support to our customers.

VP Supply Corp
. is seeking a dependable and experienced Pipe Yard Lead to oversee the day-to-day operations of our pipe yard in Buffalo, NY
. The Pipe Yard Lead will ensure that incoming materials are received, stored, organized, picked, loaded, and delivered safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working outdoors and in a fast-paced distribution environment. They will also be safety-minded and take pride in keeping the yard organized and operating efficiently. They should be comfortable making decisions and solving problems on a day-to-day basis. This position requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, a strong commitment to safety, and the ability to operate material-handling equipment safely.

This position requires flexible availability Monday - Friday anytime between 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM (schedule will vary daily).

• Lead and coordinate daily activities of the pipe yard.
• Receive, unload, inspect, and properly organize pipe, fittings, valves, and other materials.
• Ensure yard inventory is accurately stored, identified, and maintained.
• Coordinate material picking, staging, loading, and preparation for customer deliveries and pickups.
• Safely operate forklifts, loaders, cranes, or other applicable material-handling equipment.
• Verify orders and materials for accuracy before loading or releasing them to customers and drivers.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe yard environment.
• Assist with inventory counts and investigate discrepancies as needed.
• Communicate with warehouse, sales, delivery, and branch personnel to coordinate material needs.
• Monitor equipment and report maintenance or safety issues promptly.
• Follow all company policies and OSHA requirements related to material handling, equipment operation, and workplace safety.
• Help identify opportunities to improve yard organization, productivity, and customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Previous experience in a warehouse, distribution center, pipe yard, lumber yard, construction supply, plumbing/HVAC supply, or similar environment preferred.
• Familiarity with pipe, plumbing, HVAC, construction, or industrial materials is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand pick tickets, packing slips, and other material documentation.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn company inventory systems.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to safely lift, move, and handle materials as required by the position.
• Flexible availability and willingness to work a varying schedule.

This position is hands-on and requires the ability to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequently bend, reach, climb, and work around stored materials.
• Lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with heavier materials moved using appropriate equipment.
• Work safely around forklifts, trucks, cranes, and other heavy equipment.
• Work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, snow, and other weather conditions.