Lumber Yard Foreman

Berkeley CA

Description

If you are passionate about building strong partnerships with clients and employees, solve problems, safety focused and an excellent team leader then this is the job for you! We are looking for a yard foreman who is responsible for the supervision and coordination of yard personnel activities engaged in loading, unloading, storing, transferring, and distributing various building materials. Heavy lifting and experience operating a forklift are required. Previous experience with building materials is a plus. A keen eye for detail and great organization skills are essential. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: General Duties • In making decisions and establishing operational procedures always consider safety, customer service and profitability. • Ensure all customers are assisted in filling orders by friendly and efficient yard staff. • Ensure all orders are accurately pulled and ready for will calls and deliveries. • Ensure yard is organized for most efficient operation and kept in a safe and clean state through regular maintenance, and that scraps and yard debris are disposed of properly. • In conjunction with the Inventory Department, manage loss of inventory in the yard and design programs, training, and oversight to keep loss to a minimum. • In accomplishing general yard production, understand and observe all company safety procedures and practices and ensure that employees observe all safety procedures and practices at all times in order to prevent injuries or damage. Supervisory • The Yard Supervisor is responsible for all employees of the Yard Department and will recruit, hire, train, manage, motivate, and discipline Yard Department employees, according to company policies and employment laws, and ensure relevant personnel procedures are followed (attendance, schedules, reviews, discipline, health and safety, etc). • Provide support and guidance to the yard staff as needed • Oversee training of all yard employees on both equipment and policies and procedures, as applicable to their job. • Direct workers in loading, unloading and stocking of materials utilizing forklifts as needed. • Attend Supervisor’s meeting and contribute to company/store strategy and policymaking. Equipment maintenance • Schedule and keep records of routine maintenance and repairs for all forklifts and yard equipment. • Research and purchase equipment/parts/supplies needed for forklift or yard machinery routine use or repair. Safety • Make decisions based on safety first at all times. • Never allow a yard employee to use equipment on which they have not been trained. • Solicit recommended changes to improve safety procedures. • Work with safety coordinator to implement safety programs with regards to monthly safety meetings and any safety issues that arise and lead monthly safety meetings. • Follow Supervisor Checklist in Emergency folder should an accident occur in the yard. Other • Learn computer and phone system functions necessary to do the above efficiently and accurately. • Other tasks as assigned by the General Manager.