Yard Foreman
Builders FirstSource•Wausau, WI
About The Position
The Yard Foreman oversees and directs yard personnel to provide good customer service and ensure the safe and efficient movement of goods and equipment. The role directs and performs yard activities, including receiving, storing, loading, unloading, and moving materials, and ensures outgoing deliveries meet shipping specifications, load limits, and safety regulations. The Yard Foreman also trains yard employees, helps customers, maintains safe and orderly outdoor areas, and promotes compliance with safety procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED), and four years of experience performing and coordinating yard or manufacturing activities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Working knowledge of yard and product activities, including component or material weights and loading methods.
- Ability to plan and coordinate work processes to maintain and increase manpower and equipment efficiency.
- Advanced knowledge of operating and handling machinery and equipment used in the yard; maintain certification to operate equipment if required.
- Communication skills sufficient to speak to teams and work groups about work rules, product standards, and productivity goals.
- Ability to read and write work schedules and reports.
- Knowledge of basic math, counting, and estimating.
Responsibilities
- Direct workers in loading, unloading, and moving materials using material-handling equipment and machinery.
- Oversee receipt of yard materials and instruct workers in receiving and storage procedures.
- Inspect outgoing delivery loads for compliance with shipping specifications, load limits, and safety regulations.
- Prepare and reconcile bills of lading and packing slips.
- Provide on-the-job training to new yard employees, including product knowledge, housekeeping, and safety procedures.
- Perform the same work as other yard employees.
- Keep outside areas neat and clean and ensure scrap and yard debris are recycled or disposed of appropriately.
- Report safety hazards and take remedial action.
- Assist customers with loading and load building; provide delivery status and inventory availability information and answer related questions.
- Observe safety procedures and ensure employees do the same to prevent injuries or damage.
- Schedule periodic safety meetings and solicit recommendations for improving safety procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive, affordable benefits designed to support employees and their families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
