Yard Foreman Yard/Warehouse

Builders FirstSource • Bennett, CO

21h • $24 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Oversees and directs the activities of yard personnel in order to ensure good customer service and safe and efficient movement of goods and equipment on the premises. This role is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency and safety within the yard and warehouse environment at Builders FirstSource, a leading supplier of building materials.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of yard and product activities on location including component or materials weights and methods of loading
• Ability to plan and coordinate work processes to maintain and increase manpower and equipment efficiency
• Advanced knowledge of operation and handling of all machinery and equipment used in the yard; maintains certification to operate such if required.
• Communication skills sufficient to speak before teams and work groups to explain work rules, product standards and productivity goals
• Ability to read and write work schedules and reports
• Knowledge of basic math, counting and estimating
• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Four (4) years experience performing and coordinating yard or manufacturing activities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs workers in loading, unloading and movement of materials on the premises utilizing material handling equipment and machinery.
• Oversees receiving of yard materials and instructs yard workers in receiving and storage procedures.
• Inspects loading operations for outgoing delivery to ensure compliance with shipping specifications, load limits and safety regulations.
• Prepares and reconciles bills of lading and packing slips.
• Provides on-the-job training to new yard employees including product knowledge of items stored in yard and warehouse and housekeeping and safety procedures.
• Performs same work as other yard employees.
• Ensures that outside areas are kept neat and clean and scraps and yard debris are appropriately recycled or disposed.
• Reports safety hazards and handles remedial action.
• Assists customers in loading and load building.
• Provides delivery status information, inventory availability and answers related questions.
• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices and ensures that employees observe all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injuries or damage.
• Schedules periodic safety meetings and solicits recommended changes to improve safety procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better
• Additional incentive subject to changes in plan design and documents and in accordance with applicable law. Eligibility and the amount of the incentive varies based on the terms and conditions of the locations’ active incentive plan for the respective year.

What This Job Offers

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