Yard Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

Thunder Bay, Ontario | Full-Time | Onsite
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

ZSG is partnering with an established metal recycling operation to recruit a hands-on Yard Foreman. This role offers the opportunity to lead daily yard operations, develop a small team, and make meaningful improvements to safety, organization, and productivity.

The position combines team leadership with hands-on equipment work, offering meaningful responsibility and a predictable weekday schedule that gets you home every evening.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise three yard employees, set daily priorities, and assign work.
• Coordinate people and equipment to keep yard operations running safely and efficiently.
• Train and coach employees, communicate expectations, and build team accountability.
• Operate excavators, wheel loaders, and other yard equipment as needed.
• Reinforce equipment inspections, safe operating practices, and yard housekeeping.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance and equipment repairs, assisting with minor repairs as needed.
• Partner with the Operations Manager to resolve daily challenges and improve operations.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience as a foreman, lead hand, supervisor, or similar frontline industrial leader.
• Familiarity with heavy equipment, material handling, and industrial operations.
• Strong planning skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A practical leadership style focused on coaching, communication, and accountability.
• Strong safety awareness and a willingness to work hands-on outdoors.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to commute daily to Thunder Bay.

Scrap metal or recycling experience is preferred. Relevant experience in forestry, manufacturing, construction materials, transportation, material handling, or mining will also be considered. Excavator and wheel loader experience, mechanical aptitude, and equipment maintenance skills are valuable assets.

What the Opportunity Offers

• Performance bonus potential and full benefits.
• Monday–Friday daytime hours.
• The opportunity to take ownership of daily operations and develop a relatively new team.
• Direct collaboration with operational leadership and input into process improvements.

The hiring process includes a background check and pre-employment drug screening.