Yard Foreman

Wood Shed Lumber & Hardware; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Locally owned and operated

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Wood Shed Lumber & Hardware Supply in Warrensburg, MO, is seeking a Yard & Warehouse Foreman to lead daily yard and warehouse operations, ensure safe receiving, organizing, loading, and delivery.

You’ll mentor team members, coordinate material handling, and partner with store leadership to improve efficiency and customer service while maintaining high safety standards.

This full-time role offers ownership, hands-on leadership, and the chance to shape operations in a locally owned business.

Qualifications

• Experience in lumber, building materials, warehouse operations, logistics, or related industries.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Forklift experience preferred (or willingness to become certified).
• Ability to lift, carry, and move building materials safely.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support yard and warehouse team members
• Coordinate daily loading, unloading, and material handling operations
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe yard environment
• Oversee receiving and inventory accuracy
• Ensure customer orders are pulled accurately and ready on time
• Assist with scheduling, training, and developing team members
• Monitor stock levels and communicate inventory needs
• Operate forklifts and other equipment safely
• Work closely with store leadership to improve efficiency and customer service
• Help solve problems and keep operations moving throughout the day

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Safety compliance

Organizational skills

Communication

Outdoor work

Forklift experience

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Benefits:

• Locally owned and operated
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Yard & Warehouse Foreman

Wood Shed Lumber & Hardware Supply

Pay: (based on experience)

At Wood Shed Lumber & Hardware Supply, we're looking for a leader who takes ownership, sets the pace, and helps keep our operation running smoothly.

As Yard Foreman, you'll oversee the daily activities of our lumber yard and warehouse, ensuring products are received, organized, loaded, and delivered safely and efficiently. You'll work alongside the team, lead by example, and help create an environment where customers receive exceptional service and employees take pride in their work.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Lead and support yard and warehouse team members
• Coordinate daily loading, unloading, and material handling operations
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe yard environment
• Oversee receiving and inventory accuracy
• Ensure customer orders are pulled accurately and ready on time
• Assist with scheduling, training, and developing team members
• Monitor stock levels and communicate inventory needs
• Operate forklifts and other equipment safely
• Work closely with store leadership to improve efficiency and customer service
• Help solve problems and keep operations moving throughout the day

What We're Looking For

• Strong work ethic and a willingness to lead from the front
• Experience in lumber, building materials, warehouse operations, logistics, or related industries preferred
• Ability to motivate and hold team members accountable
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Forklift experience preferred (or willingness to become certified)
• Ability to lift, carry, and move building materials safely
• A mindset focused on continuous improvement and getting the job done right

What Sets You Apart

• You don't wait to be told what needs to happen
• You see problems and create solutions
• You take pride in maintaining high standards
• You understand that great customer service starts with great operations
• You can balance urgency, safety, and attention to detail

Why Wood Shed?

We're a locally owned business that values hard work, accountability, and people who take ownership. This isn't a corporate management position where you're stuck behind a desk. You'll be part of the team, making an impact every day, helping customers, supporting employees, and building something that matters.

If you're ready to lead, improve operations, and help drive the future of Wood Shed Lumber & Hardware Supply, we'd love to talk.

Apply today and help us build something great.