You may not know our name, but you know our products.  What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us.  Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

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.

What You’ll Do

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.

Who You Are

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.

What You’ll Get

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, employees enjoy a tuition assistance program, bonus opportunities, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, loyalty awards, and more:

Competitive Compensation

Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities

401(k) with Company Match

Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Employee Loyalty Awards

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.  In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

M/F/D/V

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.