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Description
The Yard Foreman is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations in the lumber and materials yard. This leadership position ensures safe and efficient loading, receiving, inventory management, and team supervision. The Yard Foreman plays a critical role in maintaining a clean, organized, and customer-focused yard environment, while upholding SBSI's standards for safety, productivity, and service.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Supervision:
- Direct and supervise yard associates, forklift drivers, and loaders to ensure all work is performed safely and efficiently
- Assign daily tasks and monitor productivity, accuracy, and adherence to procedures
- Train, coach, and develop yard team members to meet operational standards
- Foster a respectful and collaborative team environment that prioritizes safety, accountability, and service
- Provide feedback, document performance issues, and escalate concerns to management as needed
Safety & Compliance:
- Enforce all company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including the use of PPE and proper lifting techniques
- Lead by example in maintaining a clean, hazard-free yard and safe equipment operation
- Conduct daily safety meetings, forklift inspections, and site audits to identify and resolve potential risks
- Ensure team members are properly trained and certified to operate equipment
- Respond to accidents or near misses in accordance with company incident procedures
Yard Operations & Inventory Control:
- Coordinate material staging, inbound and outbound shipments, and loading activities
- Ensure proper storage, rotation, and handling of inventory to prevent damage and maintain accessibility
- Accurately receive and inspect incoming loads for quality and quantity, reporting any discrepancies
- Support cycle counts and inventory control efforts to minimize shrinkage and stockouts
- Operate forklifts, front-end loaders, and other heavy equipment as needed to assist with yard activities
Customer Service & Delivery Support:
- Oversee timely and accurate loading of delivery trucks according to ticket specifications
- Collaborate with the dispatch and sales teams to prioritize urgent orders and special customer requests
- Greet and assist walk-in customers and contractors with professionalism and product knowledge
- Serve as a key point of contact for resolving yard-related service issues
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in a building materials yard, warehouse, or distribution environment
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred
- Strong working knowledge of building materials, construction supply products, and safe handling practices
- Forklift certification and experience with material handling equipment required
- Ability to lead and motivate a team while holding employees accountable to safety and operational standards
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to lift and carry up to 100 lbs., work outdoors in all weather conditions, and operate heavy machinery
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills