Yard Foreman

Sterling Site Access Solutions LLC; Ithaca (MI); On-site; USD 73,556,000 - 85,304,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

HSA/FSA

Life insurance

Voluntary benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Work-life balance

Job summary

Sterling Site Access Solutions LLC in Ithaca, MI is seeking a Yard Foreman to manage the mat yard, equipment, and inventory to ensure safe, efficient operations and accurate handling of construction mats.

You will lead daily activities, supervise the yard team, coordinate inbound and outbound trucks, perform inspections, and uphold safety standards while delivering high-quality service to internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• Experience operating yard equipment and ensuring safe, efficient mat handling.
• Ability to manage daily yard operations and coordinate trucks inbound/outbound.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily mat yard operations, equipment use, and inventory control.
• Oversee receiving, shipping, sorting, cleaning, stamping and repair of mats.
• Manage inbound/outbound truck flow, bills of lading, and daily inspections.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and ensure compliance with policies.
• Operate wheel loader and fork truck; excavator a plus.
• Provide high level of service to internal/external customers.
• Maintain yard organization and paperwork accuracy.
• Support projects as needed by management.

Skills

Forklift operation

Wheel loader operation

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Analytical problem solving

Tools

Forklift

Wheel Loader

Skid Steer

Excavator

Job description

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Yard Foreman

Full Time Operators / Laborer Ithaca, MI, US

12 days ago Requisition ID: 1063

Salary Range: $25.67 To $29.77 Hourly

About Sterling

Sterling Site Access Solutions is the nation's leader in sustainable site access, supporting energy infrastructure and large-scale construction projects across the United States. Guided by our vision of Building a Better Tomorrow, we help customers address complex access challenges, manage risk, control costs, and maintain project schedules.

Through our mission to move people, projects, and communities forward, Sterling provides innovative materials, engineered solutions, and access services that support safer and more sustainable project execution. As America's largest manufacturer of TerraLam® cross-laminated timber mats, we combine advanced U.S.-based manufacturing with a broad portfolio of site access products and services.

At Sterling, talented people have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping customers deliver critical infrastructure and construction projects. Our culture is grounded in safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and we value individuals who are committed to solving challenges and driving better outcomes. If you love owning what's next for your career and a growing organization, Sterling is where you can call home.

About the Role

Provide day-to-day management of the yard, operating equipment and other resources to ensure safe and efficient operations, and high-quality handling, cleaning, and control of assigned construction mat inventory. Includes the movement, storage, repair, and recovery of construction mat products. Provide high level of service to external customers and internal company departments. Assure area of responsibility achieves compliance with policies, procedures, and other requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Consistently demonstrate commitment and support for the Sterling Vision and Mission, policies, and procedures.
• Responsible for the safety performance of the team, as well as operational productivity and the accuracy and reporting of performance information.
• Lead the daily activities of resources and equipment assigned to the mat yard, including operating, material handling, yard and paperwork organization.
• Oversee receiving, shipping, sorting, cleaning, stickering and repair of construction mats.
• Responsible for day-to-day management of the mat yards inbound and outbound flow of trucks, handling bills of lading, daily equipment inspections, daily safety meetings, JTHA’s, and mat grading/sorting.
• Operate a wheel loader and skid steer. Excavator a plus.
• Provide effective yard management to achieve operational expectations.
• Perform material handler and other duties as needed to achieve objectives.
• Participate in projects as requested by management.

What We’re Looking For

• Create an efficient, challenging, empowering, and collaborative working environment.
• Ability to multi-task, organize, as well as coordinate and direct activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in operating a fork truck and wheel loader.
• Strong organizational skills to sort and organize inventory.
• Ability to demonstrate solid written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to contribute to a cross functional, collaborative environment.
• Portray a consistently positive and winning attitude with a team mindset.
• Self-starter, ability to handle criticism. Flexible, works well with limited direction.
• Willing and able to work safely and promote and enforce safe work practices.
• Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options to support your healthcare and dependent care needs
• Company-paid Life Insurance benefit of $25,000
• Optional voluntary benefits, including supplemental Life Insurance, Disability coverage, and Pet Insurance
• Generous paid time off, including Company Holidays, Vacation, Personal Time, and Parental Leave
• Safe Harbor 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer contribution
• A culture that values employee well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance

Why Join Sterling?

At Sterling, you will help shape planning and supply chain capabilities for a company known for innovative, sustainable site access solutions and extensive experience supporting complex construction environments. This role offers the opportunity to build scalable processes, influence enterprise decision-making, and collaborate with leaders across the business to improve how Sterling serves customers and manages growth.

Full-time hourly salary $25.67 - $29.77 dependent upon experience, and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation Statement

Sterling is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants and employees without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law. Sterling provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. This posting describes the general nature and level of work expected and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or qualifications.