Yard Foreman - Lumber Yard
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. 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 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.
Requirements
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Four (4) years experience performing and coordinating yard or manufacturing activities
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds
- Ability to perform specific tasks that involve climbing, lifting, pushing or kneeling
Responsibilities
- Oversees and directs the activities of yard personnel
- Ensures good customer service and safe and efficient movement of goods and equipment
- Directs workers in loading, unloading and movement of materials
- Oversees receiving of yard materials and instructs yard workers in receiving and storage procedures
- Inspects loading operations for outgoing delivery
- Prepares and reconciles bills of lading and packing slips
- Provides on-the-job training to new yard employees
- Performs same work as other yard employees
- Ensures outside areas are kept neat and clean
- Reports safety hazards and handles remedial action
- Assists customers in loading and load building
- Provides delivery status information, inventory availability and answers related questions
- Observes all safety procedures and practices and ensures employees do the same
- Schedules periodic safety meetings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
