Yard Foreman

Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. • Rayville, LA

7d • $20 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Sunbelt Rentals is seeking a Yard Foreman to join their team. This role is responsible for maintaining the yard in good order, supervising the loading and unloading of trucks, and the storage of equipment. The company emphasizes an entrepreneurial, empowering workplace that allows for career development and skill enhancement. Sunbelt Rentals is described as the fastest-growing rental business in North America.

Requirements

• High School diploma plus 3+ years of experience in the construction industry preferred
• Experience in equipment shipping and receiving
• Clear understanding of equipment utilization and safety requirements
• Personal and professional integrity
• Demonstrated use of tools and equipment
• Must be able to bend, squat, crouch and/or reach and lift up to 25 pounds or more, as required by the job.
• Some Sunbelt jobs may require driving for long periods of time, loading and unloading heavy equipment, performing work in extreme weather conditions including rain, wind or excessive temperatures and/or night and weekend work.
• All duties must be performed according to Sunbelt’s safety policies and guidelines.
• The physical demands of this role require bending, squatting, crouching, reaching, lifting 50 pounds or more, and working indoors/outdoors when required by the job.

Responsibilities

• Assigns day-to-day work to Yard employees.
• Assists Yard employees in daily duties.
• Ensures that the yard is in good safe working order.
• Ensures safety policies and procedures are followed.
• Directs Yard employees in daily yard operations.
• Attends all weekly safety meetings and morning huddles.
• Assists walk-in customers by offering a high level of customer service.
• Checks work orders to make sure appropriate equipment is staged for loading.
• Performs daily inspections for yard forklifts.
• Assists customers by filling orders and loading trucks.
• Inspects returned equipment for damage during the rental period.
• Maintains a checklist of equipment status.
• Aids in identifying TBR/DBR fleet and communicating with Yard Manager.
• Maintains yard organization and cleanliness.
• Ensures safe work habits for all staff and provides assistance and coaching as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision plans
• 401(k) Match
• Volunteer time off
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Accident, Life and Travel insurance, as well as flexible spending
• Tuition Reimbursement Options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Length of Service Awards
• 12-25 vacation days depending on years of service
• 5 sick days
• 6 holidays
• 2 half day holidays
• 2 floating holidays
• 1 inclusion day
• 1 volunteer day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED