Team Lead - Storage Yard

About The Role

As a Yard Team Lead at Z-Modular
, a division of Zekelman Industries
, this role plays a key part in ensuring the safe, accurate, and efficient handling, storage, and movement of finished modules and materials. Reporting to the Yard & Inventory Manager, this position oversees daily yard and inventory activities while coordinating closely with Logistics, QA/QC, Production, and Maintenance to support on-time delivery and inventory accuracy.

This position requires strong organizational skills, mechanical aptitude, and a hands-on leadership approach to ensure modules are handled correctly, documentation is completed accurately, and yard operations meet quality and safety standards. This is a full-time, onsite role located in Killeen, TX
, with required travel to off-site storage yards.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in an active manufacturing or construction environment, takes ownership of operational details, and leads by example with a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

• Oversee final cleanup, walkarounds, and shrink-wrapping of released modules.
• Complete final checklists, travelers, and required documentation and file records in SharePoint.
• Record actual module weights and dimensions and maintain required documentation files.
• Confirm storage locations prior to module movement and communicate changes with Logistics.
• Oversee placement and organization of modules stored within on-site and off-site yards.
• Document and report issues encountered during module movement, including material handling or damage concerns.
• Coordinate with Logistics for module staging, loading, shipment, and off-site storage activities.
• Photo-document outbound loads and ensure all shipping documentation, including BOLs, is completed and signed.
• Communicate shipment or delivery schedule changes to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure tools, equipment, and yard supplies are available and request replenishment as needed.
• Report equipment deficiencies, including leaks or mechanical concerns, to supervision.
• Perform weekly yard inspections to identify storage, safety, or condition concerns.
• Maintain storage maps for visual identification and inventory tracking.
• Assist QA/QC, Production, and Inventory Planning with repairs, rework tracking, and weekly physical inventories.
• Maintain daily housekeeping standards within yard and storage areas.
• Participate in miscellaneous plant activities and special projects as assigned.
• Lead and promote healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy.

• 5+ years of experience in a construction or manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of measuring and testing devices, hand tools, and power tools.
• Basic math skills with strong mechanical aptitude.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment.
• Uncompromising commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability and willingness to travel to off-site storage yards as required.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Ability to maintain regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance per the posted schedule.

• Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.
• Tuition assistance program
• Bonus opportunities
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Paid vacation & holidays
• Employee loyalty awards

We are Zekelman Industries. We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers. We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.

EEO statements: M/F/D/V