Yard Lead

Overview

The Yard Lead will be responsible for maintaining a neat and orderly yard and overseeing trailer pre‑trips.

• Special assignments as directed by the Operations Supervisor or Manager.
• Maintain a neat and orderly yard oriented toward maximizing efficiency.
• Direct trailer placement for inspection in the yard and manage red/green tag verification prior to loading.
• Check trailer lights, tires, air pressure and overall health of equipment before loading as needed by the Operations Supervisor.
• Manage trailer sweepers and wash bay staff to ensure trailers are clean for loading.
• Coordinate with shipping and receiving offices on trailer placements.
• Conduct pre‑trips on trailers according to the preflight checklist.

• Willingness to learn equipment and ability to take direction, follow up, and work as a team player.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to multitask, organize and prioritize job tasks and requirements.
• A positive attitude, ability to work independently, and effective communication with co‑workers.
• Ability to lift and/or pull 50 lbs. without restriction.
• Ability to stand and walk for continuous periods of time.
• Availability to work irregular or extended hours, including nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

We are excited to share the base hourly rate for this position is $21.33 - $28.44/HOUR. NFI takes into consideration applicants' qualifications, experience, education, geographic location, when determining a starting rate of pay.

Employees are also eligible for a robust benefit program, which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave, among other benefit plan options.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

LA County Applicants:
The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.