American Iron & Metal Company

Assistant Yard Manager

American Iron & Metal Company · Santa Fe Springs, CA, United States
Santa Fe Springs, CA, United States $52K–$62K Posted 2026-06-29
Salary
$52K–$62K
Type
Full-time
Experience
3+ yr

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 you're 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

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 driver’s 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.

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the years evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products.

We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all.

It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence.

What we offer!:

  • A competitive annual wage ($25-30/hr.), vacation, benefits and a RRSP matching program
  • Annual AIM tuition scholarship program up to $8,500 per eligible dependents
  • The tools and support needed to be successful in your career and professional development
  • A dynamic & rewarding work environment that is also a lot of fun!

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

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