Lumberyard Operations Lead: Safety, Logistics & Dispatch

Air Comfort, Inc; Evergreen (MT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

PTO & Vacation

Job summary

Western Building Center in Evergreen, MT, is seeking a Lumberyard Supervisor to lead yard operations, oversee local delivery drivers, and optimize material logistics. You will manage daily yard personnel, coordinate stock from receiving to dispatch, enforce safety standards, and ensure prompt customer service for contractors and retail customers.

The role emphasizes supervising yard staff, managing deliveries, and maintaining an efficient, safe yard environment in Northwest Montana.

Qualifications

• Lumberyard experience and knowledge of yard and product activities on location required.
• Customer service-oriented with a strong desire to deliver high-quality service, projecting a professional, positive attitude.
• Reliable self-starter who takes initiative with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and write work schedules, reports, and work processes to maintain and increase efficiency.
• Knowledge of basic math, counting, and estimating.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Forklift experience required with a solid understanding of forklift operations and safety functions.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work overtime if needed.
• Drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Direct, schedule, and supervise daily activities for yard staff, forklift operators, and delivery drivers.
• Enforce OSHA rules and safety standards to provide a safe working environment and take corrective actions as needed.
• Manage driver load schedules, delivery dispatching, and logistics to optimize delivery turnaround and efficiency.
• Conduct routine inspections for forklifts, fleet trucks, and yard equipment and coordinate necessary maintenance.
• Oversee end-to-end movement, loading, unloading, storing, transferring, and distribution of stock lumber and materials.

Skills

Customer service

Self-motivation

Planning & Scheduling

Attention to detail

Basic math

Computer skills

Overtime readiness

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Western Building Center in Evergreen, MT, is seeking a Lumberyard Supervisor to lead yard operations, oversee local delivery drivers, and optimize material logistics. You will manage daily yard personnel, coordinate stock from receiving to dispatch, enforce safety standards, and ensure prompt customer service for contractors and retail customers.

The role emphasizes supervising yard staff, managing deliveries, and maintaining an efficient, safe yard environment in Northwest Montana.