Yard Inventory & Telehandler Operations Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Yard Inventory & Telehandler Operations Lead

Full-time, long-term role with room to grow

A day in this role

You clock in at 7:00 am for first shift and take ownership of a busy utility materials yard. You verify counts, stage orders, and keep the storeroom organized. Throughout the day, you operate heavy JLG equipment capable of moving loads up to 12,000 pounds, load and unload trailers, and shuttle materials to nearby yards using company flatbeds or pickup trucks—no overnight travel required. You collaborate closely with teammates and vendors, and when the situation calls for it, you step in as a spotter to ensure safe maneuvering in the yard. You wrap up at 3:30 pm, with overtime available when needed.

What you’ll do

• Own cycle counts, staging, sorting, and overall organization of utility materials in the storeroom and outdoor yard.
• Operate heavy JLG/telehandler equipment to move materials up to 12K pounds.
• Conduct inventory counts outdoors; identify and report damages; maintain accurate records.
• Load and unload trucks and trailers safely and efficiently.
• Drive company flatbeds or pickups to transport materials to local yards (no overnight travel).
• Work alongside internal teams and vendors to complete tasks and resolve issues.
• Serve as a yard spotter to guide equipment movement and maintain safe zones.

Schedule

• 1st shift: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
• Overtime as needed

What you bring

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License
• Clear communication skills for spotting, coordination, and task execution
• Hands-on warehouse and inventory experience
• Comfort with Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Background operating heavy equipment outdoors in a construction or laydown yard setting
• Preferred: Experience with all-terrain forklifts, telehandlers, cranes, and other JLG equipment
• Safety-minded, punctual, collaborative, respectful, and self-motivated

Physical demands

• Frequently lift and carry up to 70 lbs
• Stand, bend, and lift throughout the shift
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather, including heat and inclement conditions
• Comfort handling long, awkwardly shaped materials with heavy equipment

Benefits package

• Health insurance after 30 days (HSA and PPO options)
• Dental and vision coverage
• 40 hours of PTO every 6 months
• Holiday pay for New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
• Funeral pay
• Jury duty pay
• Strong work-life balance

Tools & proficiency

• Machines & technologies you’ll use: Forklifts, telehandlers, cranes, JLG equipment
• You should be proficient in: Warehouse experience

About Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS)

Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS) is a recruiting and staffing partner focused on Engineering, Technical, and Professional roles. Established in 1984 as part of an engineering company, ITS has grown into a trusted ally for job seekers and employers alike.

We support some of the most recognized architecture, engineering, and manufacturing organizations. Our broad service offering and ability to adapt to client needs have sustained our strong reputation over decades.

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