Lumber yard / warehouse foreman
About the position
The Yard Manager is responsible for supervising all activities of the yard and warehouse operations
at their location, including oversight of yard personnel, inventory, and equipment. The Yard Manager
is expected to ensure an excellent experience for customers, maintaining a culture of safety,
exhibiting excellent product knowledge, and maximizing the efficient operation of the yard with
regard to the receipt, stocking and delivery of inventory. As this is a supervisory position, the
individual will be responsible to make sure that their location meets company expectations related to
cleanliness, proper storage of product, safe operations and equipment handling, timely unloading
and loading of vehicles and delivery operations, along with performing daily equipment inspections
and routine equipment maintenance. In addition, the Yard Manager will collaborate closely with their
respective General Manager to assist in mentoring and training team members to understand and
perform all functions associated with the yard operations as well as managing team member
training, labor hours, and other required reporting with respect to the receipt and delivery of
inventory. The direct supervisor of a Yard Manager is the location General Manager.
Responsibilities
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Responsible for the oversight of all incoming inventory as well as the proper storage of
inventory in lumberyard and warehouses by yard personnel.
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Directs yard personnel in loading, unloading and movement of inventory in the yard utilizing
fork trucks and other equipment. Help loading and unloading when necessary.
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Accurately build loads and prepare materials for delivery before delivery takes place.
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Verify each order for order accuracy
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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.
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Load materials into customers' vehicles or on to company delivery vehicles, after validating
type and quantity based on the record of the transaction from the company's point-of-sale
system.
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Evaluate returned merchandise from customers or professional contractors for proper
disposition (resale, salvage, etc.).
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Greet and assist customers or professional contractors in a friendly manner upon entry into
the lumberyard.
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Responsible for ensuring the inventory in the yard area and warehouses are maintained,
organized, and stocked in accordance with Company standards.
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Provides on-the-job training to new yard employees including product knowledge of inventory
stored in yard and warehouse and housekeeping and safety procedures.
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Complete required inspections and forms to comply with the Company's Fleet Maintenance
Program.
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Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices to prevent injury to self or
co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required.●
Actively engages in increasing knowledge of sales techniques and developing product and
industry knowledge through attending company training programs.
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Perform any other assigned job duties, responsibilities or tasks as requested by the General
Manager.
Requirements
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Administrative skills including assigning work assignments, discipline, evaluating, planning,
supervision, and training.
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Knowledge of building materials, applications, related equipment, and/or construction
industry is required.
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Forklift experience preferred in many of the tasks required to be performed. Will train the
right candidate.
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Follow safety expectations set by company safety policies consistent with the storage,
handling, and transport of materials.
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Regular, reliable, dependable attendance.
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Effective communication skills (verbal and written) when dealing with vendors, customers,
management, and team members.
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Knowledge of basic math, counting and estimating.
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Ability to apply common sense understanding and carry out simple one or two-step
instructions.
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Ability to provide professional customer service and work in a team-oriented environment.
Nice-to-haves
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Highly organized with a strong attention to detail.
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Flexibility to successfully multi-task in a fast-paced environment, working with multiple team
members.
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Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,848.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Helmetta, NJ 08828 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Helmetta, NJ 08828: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
