Yard Supervisor - Lumber
About The Position
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. Manages yard staff and 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. Ensures that employees receive proper training and certification, if necessary, to operate equipment and machinery used in yard; ensures that equipment is serviced on schedule and maintained effectively. 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 outside or new yard employees including product knowledge of items stored in yard and warehouse; housekeeping and safety procedures. On occasion, will perform the same duties as other yard personnel. 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 in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Five (5) years yard operations experience
- Equivalent education and experience
Responsibilities
- Directs the activities of yard personnel to ensure good customer service and safe and efficient movement of goods and equipment.
- Manages yard staff and directs workers in loading, unloading, and movement of materials.
- Oversees receiving of yard materials and instructs yard workers in receiving and storage procedures.
- Ensures employees receive proper training and certification for equipment operation.
- Ensures equipment is serviced on schedule and maintained effectively.
- 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 yard employees, including product knowledge, housekeeping, and safety procedures.
- Performs duties of other yard personnel on occasion.
- Ensures outside areas are kept neat and clean, and scraps/debris are recycled or disposed of appropriately.
- 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 to prevent injury.
- Attends periodic safety meetings and may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
- Supervises assigned employees, including assigning, monitoring, and reviewing work, providing guidance, addressing escalated issues, and training less experienced team members.
- May provide input on the performance of assigned employees to management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
