Warehouse Foreman Yard/Warehouse

Builders FirstSource, Inc.; Aberdeen (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor in Aberdeen, North Carolina. This role involves overseeing warehousing functions including receiving, stocking, customer service, and deliveries. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and four years of experience in warehousing activities.

The position requires strong communication skills, knowledge of safety procedures, and the ability to lead and train a team effectively. Join us to ensure efficient operations and maintain safety standards in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 4+ years of experience in warehousing.
• Understanding of safety procedures and OSHA guidelines.
• Experience in a supervisory role within a warehouse setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee receiving, stocking, load building, customer service.
• Conduct periodic inventory checks and maintain stock levels.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols among employees.
• Train and supervise warehouse staff in operational tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic math

Supervisory skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Warehouse management software

Job description

Oversees and directs the location’s warehousing function including receiving, stocking, load building, customer service and deliveries.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees and coordinates receiving of all incoming merchandise; insures all merchandise is accurately and efficiently counted, documented, unloaded and stored or distributed to proper location.
• Oversees the safe and efficient handling of goods by employees operating forklifts or other machinery ensuring that employees receive the proper training and certification, if necessary.
• Oversees and coordinates periodic inventory checks; prepares merchandise orders to ensure that identified stock levels meet merchandising requirements at all times; maintains record keeping system to provide immediate access to current stock information when needed.
• Checks sales invoices and assigns yard or warehouse workers to assemble and load merchandise in customer’s vehicle, ensuring correct load building.
• Performs similar work as other warehouse employees.
• Ensures that warehouse areas are well organized, kept neat and clean and scraps and warehouse debris are appropriately recycled or disposed; reports safety hazards and handles remedial action.
• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices and oversees the activities of other employees in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Working knowledge of yard and product activities on location including component or materials weights and methods of loading.
• Ability to plan and coordinate work processes to maintain and increase manpower and equipment efficiency.
• Advanced knowledge of operation and handling of all machinery and equipment used in the yard; maintains certification to operate such if required.
• Communication skills sufficient to speak before teams and work groups to explain work rules, product standards and productivity goals.
• Ability to read and write work schedules and reports.
• Knowledge of basic math, counting and estimating.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and four (4) years experience performing and coordinating yard or warehousing activities, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The work environment and physical activity described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed primarily in an outdoor or warehouse environment, subject to variations in temperature and weather, equipment noise and dust.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.
• May be required to perform specific tasks that involve climbing, lifting, pushing or kneeling.

EEO STATEMENTS

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call [phone] or email: [e-mail]. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.